How do i edit nation borders

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February 25, 2021
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I've seen videos on youtube where the borders of nations were animated. I can see how they expand or if a nation takes land the animation would show the borders change. I can't figure out what i should do to animate it and i know it can be done in after effects. I've researched this as well and i can't find anything that gives me a hint of how to do it. My question is to you guys how would i do it?

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Correct answer Potato Soup

So to do this you need to learn about masking and animating masks.

I recommend reading the After Effects manual chapter about Masks - after you've read that you should be able to achieve this easily.

https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/user-guide.html/after-effects/using/alpha-channels-masks-mattes.ug.html

I think i figured it out by using that path selection. Now i need to figure out how to use the brush tool.

Mylenium

Legend

Agree with Angie. Show us what you have and we will advise. From indeed animating the actual anchor points of a vector layer to using all sorts of fancy custom wipes and fades there's any number of techniques to create the illusion of expanding territories.

Mylenium

Potato SoupAuthor

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I replied to Angie with what i'm looking for. The videos linked show what i'm talking about. I want to make animated borders using a similar technic.

angie_taylor

Legend

You will need to upload a file to show the type of animation you want to do. Or include a link to the videos you are talking about. there are hundreds of methods for animating lines and borders so you need to be more specific please. Thanks 🙂