Brush tool only making dots

[#1]

I am trying to do a scribble effect for a music video I am working on but When I try to use the brush tool in After effects to create strokes, lines, etc., the brush only makes a dot and doesn't follow through with my mouse. Any way to fix this? I think i might be doing something wrong but nobody else seems to have this issue.

[#2]

I am trying to do a scribble effect for a music video I am working on but When I try to use the brush tool in After effects to create strokes, lines, etc., the brush only makes a dot and doesn't follow through with my mouse. Any way to fix this? I think i might be doing something wrong but nobody else seems to have this issue.

[#3]

Check your settings. Check the help files. Paint is not necessarily intuitive.

[#4]

I am having the exact same issue with all my project files now (I believer right after the recent update). I cannot make proper strokes with any brush tool (eraser, brush, rotobrush, etc) & it only makes 1 dot.

I have been unable to find any answers or fixes yet.

[#5]

A lot of people who updated to AE 15.1.0 -- the newest -- reported the same problem.  Apparently the update broke some functionality.

If you have neither the time, the inclination nor the tech know-how to fix it yourself, you can always revert to 15.0.1 and wait for the bug fix.

[#6]

OS??? Paint is working just fine OSX 10.13.1 on both my Mac's. I checked every mode. Can't break it. Please file a bug it is really a bug for you.

[#7]

Yes.  By all means you should fulfill your unwitting membership in the Adobe Unpaid Beta Tester Program.

[#8]

So when will it be fixed. I'm having the same issue.

[#9]

If Adobe follows true to form, in about 3-4 months.  If you're not that patient, revert to the previous update!

[#10]

I am currently using the trial version of After Effects Pro. If I buy into the subscription, will I be able to download a previous version of after effects or will I be stuck with this updated version leaving me with the same issue?

[#11]

You'll have access to everything Adobe's got from CS6 on. 

[#12]

Thanks man you really helped out

[#13]

I can confirm that I was having this same problem; I reverted to the most recent earlier version (15.1 rather than 15.0.1) and the problem was resolved.

[#14]

Ok so how do I revert back to a previous version. I have access to CC but I only see one option for download

[#15]

I reverted back and problem is solved thanks everyone.

[#16]

im having the exact same issue! OP how did you revert your version back? Are you still in trial mode?

[#17]

No, I subscribed and it gave me the option to download previous versions. It seems that's the only way.