PathStroke

PathStroke draws strokes in a hand-drawn style based on paths drawn on a mask layer.

You can easily reproduce highly versatile and effective animations such as the appearance of strokes extending or rough strokes moving randomly.

Main Features of PathStroke

Reproduce rough strokes with a wide range of parameters.
Achieve a more hand-drawn looking style by copying and randomizing strokes.
Set detailed shapes and colors for line in and out.
Reproduce the appearance of extending strokes with offset animation.
Create a gradient of color along the direction of the stroke.
Use the wave starting point parameter of Wave to reproduce movement that appears to ripple in place. ver 1.5

Main Functionality

Line shape and color — In addition to basic parameters such as line color, length, and thickness, you can also set detailed shapes for line in and out.

Rough stroke and copy — You can set wave amplitude, period, starting position, shape, etc. You can also randomize the color of each stroke.

Offset animation — Strokes are drawn to move along paths. You can set loops, line in and out at the end points of the paths, etc.

New in Version 1.5 — You can now make more detailed settings such as setting wave starting positions, alternating wave creation, adjusting the shape of path corners, etc.

Sample Videos

PathStroke Concept Video

A sample depicting hand-drawn animation. It is set to have the line fluctuations and pencil-like texture characteristic of hand-drawn animation.

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Swirl Animation

An animation sample of swirling lines as seen in motion graphics. The stroke copy function can be used to edit multiple lines together with a single path. Smooth and beautiful curve animation can be created with detailed line in and out settings.

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Text Animation

A sample with various line textures set on a logo-like path. You can easily create animations of warm lines that look hand-drawn. The logo path data was created using 3ds Max and rendered in EPS format. By using PathStroke, you can add animation to edges which is difficult to achieve with 3D software.

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