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robbiejbutler
robbiejbutler
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January 17, 2018
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Bend image along a path?

  • January 17, 2018
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hi all,

I'm new to this and I've hit a road block. I want to do a simple animation bending an image of a line. The effect that I want to create is exactly this:

TUTORIAL: Omino Snake Plugin - bending layers along a path - after effects - YouTube

however, the plugin seems to only partially work - the Kaleidoscope is fine but the snake effect doesn't do anything. This video is old so I was wondering this is outdated and if there are any updates or alternatives which will create this effect for me?

Thanks for your help!

Rx

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    Correct answer Rick Gerard

    I think that your setup is not correct. You need a comp that is almost the same size as your graphic, then you need a solid with a path. Then you choose the nested comp as the source and pick the path. Adjust the X length and Y width to match the nested comp dimensions, then adjust the scale to about 100% and animate the advance to get the nested comp to move along the path. Something like this: All of the modified properties of all layers are revealed.

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    Roei Tzoref
    Roei Tzoref
    Legend
    January 17, 2018
    are any updates or alternatives which will create this effect for me?

    other ways you might consider on making arrows:

    BAO Boa - aescripts.com

      P.M.B
      P.M.B
      Legend
      January 17, 2018

      That a great free preset.  Easy to use

      ~Gutterfish
      R
      Community Expert
      Rick GerardCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      January 18, 2018

      I think that your setup is not correct. You need a comp that is almost the same size as your graphic, then you need a solid with a path. Then you choose the nested comp as the source and pick the path. Adjust the X length and Y width to match the nested comp dimensions, then adjust the scale to about 100% and animate the advance to get the nested comp to move along the path. Something like this: All of the modified properties of all layers are revealed.

      R
      Community Expert
      Rick GerardCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 17, 2018

      It's working fine for me last time i used it. Without a screenshot of the entire UI with the modified properties of the layer giving you problems revealed it is very difficult to diagnose problems like this. Just PrintScreen and paste to the forum after selecting the layers and pressing the U key twice. (Windows) or drag a screenshot from the desktop to the forum (Mac).

      BTW, that's a horrible tutorial. I suggest you try the manufacturer and see if there are some better resources out there.

        robbiejbutler
        robbiejbutlerAuthor
        Participant
        January 17, 2018

        Thanks Rick,

        These are the settings that I have at the moment. I've been playing around with them but can't see and change. Have also tried it with auto-orient etc.

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