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aargolden
aargolden
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November 22, 2017
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Stroke Effect brush size doesn't change relative to camera position

  • November 22, 2017
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I'm using the Stroke Effect to reveal text, creating the appearance of writing. As the camera pushes in, the text becomes larger (obviously) but the brush size for the stroke effect remains the same, making it only reveal a small part of the text.

I've looked for expression to link the brush size to the camera position, but I've had a hard time getting one to work.

Any advice on this issue is greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

Aaron

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Correct answer Rick Gerard

Use a track matte instead of a stroke on a text layer. It's a much better idea.

Make sure that both the text layer and the matte layer are 3D. Simple as that. I would also use a Shape Layer Path + Trim Paths instead of a stroke on a mask. It's easier and both the text and shape layer are not dependant on scale.

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aargolden
aargoldenAuthor
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November 26, 2017

Thanks for your reply!

When I precompose the text layer with the stroke effect, as the camera zooms in, the precomped text gets blurry. How do I zoom into the text, with the stroke effect, without the text getting blurry?

R
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Rick GerardCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
November 26, 2017

Use a track matte instead of a stroke on a text layer. It's a much better idea.

Make sure that both the text layer and the matte layer are 3D. Simple as that. I would also use a Shape Layer Path + Trim Paths instead of a stroke on a mask. It's easier and both the text and shape layer are not dependant on scale.

    dagrial
    dagrial
    Participating Frequently
    December 21, 2017

    Just what I needed!  Thank you very much Rick!

    Roei Tzoref
    Roei Tzoref
    Legend
    November 22, 2017

    Create composition with you text. Make it and the text as large as they need to be. Use the stroke effect in this comp. now nest this comp in your camera comp.

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