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Kevin Sean
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May 19, 2022
Question

Animate a vector with something similar to the wrinkle tool in illustrator.

  • May 19, 2022
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Hello,

I have not opened after effects in years so thought I would ask here to save myself some time.

I would like to animate a vector's anchor point handlebars similar to the Wrinkle tool in Ai.

See image. Is there a similar tool in AE that I can get on the timeline and keyframe in intensity modulation?

-thank you

-Kevin

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thepixelsmith
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Community Expert
May 19, 2022

If it's a native AE shape layer, you may be able to use the WigglePath effect to do something like that.

It's one of the effects that is only available for shape layers.

Either create a shape layer in AE or convert an imported vector layer into a shape (right–click Create > Shapes from Vector layer)

On the new shape layer across from the Content group ther will be an Add button. Wiggle path is there.

 

Kevin Sean
Participating Frequently
May 19, 2022

That is brilliant advice, I never would have guessed there was an Add button.
Thank you

thepixelsmith
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 20, 2022

It's pretty cool. A lot of the effects for AE shape layers are based on Illustrator vector effects, like Pucker and Bloat. I think you'll like them.