Object along path Animation After Effects Tutorial

[@MoveShapes]

2022 New Tutorial of Object Along with Path: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5zRnpucbtSDn8k

[@bradyn4180]

highlighting that crazy mouse location would be awesome too, great tut thanks

[@kacreative22]

It would be more helpful if u talked through it instead of speeding it up and playing music

[@mickeyromeo]

please don't be so hard on him. he has downs.

[@glo0781]

literally the most important step you just whizzed through in 2 seconds

[@KevinP-i4k]

which is what?

[@erictko85]

@@KevinP-i4k Im not sure but i think it was converting to Bezier path at 2:43

[@collinhadley4119]

Heads up: This is one of those tutorials that WILL give you the end result because the technique works, but it's also one that makes it hard to follow, so to pull this effect off you must pay very close attention to every detail of what he does in order to get it to work for you.

[@spearcy]

Yep, and you have to closely watch a lot of unnecessary cursor movements and color decisions.

[@priyanshibansal3359]

Nice video but it was difficult catching up, as you were moving the cursor here and there, it was impossible to track your actions.

[@samuelagbesi3131]

very true was about to say the same thing

[@apeeatape]

Pretty useful video but there're some questions. Can you please explain what happens with circle keyframes starting from 3:18? Are you copying them, is there some shorcut used? Really need some clarification here. Thanks.

[@spearcy]

It looks like he's copying the original group and pasting them to repeat.

[@JonBeech]

@@spearcy Super frustrating to not be able to see whats happening here.

[@spearcy]

@@JonBeech Yep, the cursor often moves around kind of erratically in the vid,, but on this one that Sasha was asking about, at 3:14 he highlights all 5 keyframes, then moves to the last one, and then suddenly at 3:20 5 new keyframes appeared (counting that endpoint), so it sure looked like a copy and paste to me. 😉

[@JonBeech]

@@spearcy Its a shame that you cant add a keyframe in the middle of a motion path which i kind of thought he was doing until I paid attention. (the motion moves around twice) A feature like adding a keyframe somewhere within a path would be so useful and wonder if there is a plugin for that. I am creating something similar to the video although a bounce in the position would be desirable.

[@spearcy]

@@JonBeech What happens if you copy a keyframe from another place where it has that bounce position. then paste it where you actually want it on the motion path?

[@kartoffelstranger9187]

I had a really hard time following your sped up cursor and trying to understand what's going on... otherwise nicely done :)

[@mellorine]

PLAYBACK SPEED 0.75 OR 0.50 JESUS

[@kartoffelstranger9187]

@@mellorine thanks :) but I'm not Jesus~

[@OwningLuukjuh]

Summary: So basically, copy a shape's path and copy/ paste into another objects position. Also, he added trim paths to the shape to have a transition that follows the line.

[@ArunGopidas]

Do you have any idea how we can animate an object along a shape created in illustrator? Eg. a spiral? I am converting it into a vector shape, but I am unable to get that "Convert to Bezier Path" option.

[@OwningLuukjuh]

@@ArunGopidas Sorry I respond a little late, I only just saw this message. You can try something like this: Give your spiral a trim path. If the video made it unclear how: The Transform map has Reset in blue text. A little more to the right of that, the Content map has Add: (>). Click on the (>), you should be able to give your spiral a trim path. Adjust the trim path's start and end options until they are to your liking. Then go to the spiral layer. Click Content > Spiral (most likely called Shape 1) > Path 1 > Path. Simply click on the word path and copy it, this selects the layer as a whole. Now go to the object you want to have follow the spiral. Drop down to Transform > Position and paste the path of the spiral in here. Optional: If it is misaligned and the shapes jump to somewhere else on the screen, it means the anchor points were not centered. You can easily fix this by creating a new shape, let it be the parent of the spiral and object, drag it to where you want the spiral and object to be, and then delete the new shape. If you've done this correctly, you now have an object that folows the shape of your spiral. I hope this was a clear explanation. If you're still stuck with this (after 2 days, I hope you've done it by now :p), you can respond to this again, and we might be able to get in a skype/ discord call to fix your issue.

[@a4mbs]

THANKS!!!! You've saved my day!

[@nataschacavalcante657]

I don´t know why but this is the second tutorial that I take and my circle didn´t move on the timeline, I put the values, but when I press enter the movement dind´t happen. Someone have the same issue? I already restart the after and nothing happens. :((

[@jorgie1415]

okay but what if I need the circle to move counterclockwise and to start at a different point than the top centre?

[@جزائرالثوار]

What a great tutorial. For those who ask commenting the video, you just need to pay close attention to the details and you'll end up having the same result :)

[@apeeatape]

It's not an excuse. It is an unclear video. Even if you left out the absence of commentary it's way too fast, resolution makes it downright painful to see the interface and some actions made with hotkeys without noting what those hotkeys are. So, no, close attention won't cut it )

[@許庭彰-g9d]

Nice tutorial!! (BTW does anyone know the name of the background music?)

[@NikitaRae]

"copy path, then select circle layer. hit P on keyboard, make keugrsme, Ctrl+V" doesn't work for me..any help?

[@Liubov9876]

hello! thank you for the great tutorial! But I have question, what is the "motion v2" on the right side?

[@gmcateer08]

Tutorials with out explanation are worthless. These "look" great, and would be wonderful if you talked people through what you are doing.

[@AmbitiousJay1]

You just have to get used to it...

[@babatundeonabajo]

Really unclear video. I'm not sure what the point is of creating a tutorial and then not providing commentary on how to do it.

[@annamohajerani4097]

exactly

[@trooper6697]

First there's no talking, then you click here and there so quickly that we can't even follow what you're doing. Thank you for your video but please take a bit more time so that everyone can follow you.

[@JamesJLaRue]

I'm trying to animate an object along a path that's animated...meaning the spline on the path itself changes...and copy and paste path to position won't work for this...picture a wiggling worm, and I wanna make an object slide across the worm as he's wiggling...

[@danielbromilow3636]

Once you've made the bezier path is it able to resize individually? I'm parenting a vector layer to the small circle and need to be able to resize and reposition.

[@VOTECHGURU]

Hi. Which command or keystroke are you using to turn the shape path into a bezier path? Thx!

[@MoveShapes]

So, If you use pen tool directly, bezier path will create automatically. When you use shape tool (Ellipse, Rectangle,Polystar) then go to Shape Layer-Contents-Ellipse-Ellipse Path, Select Ellipse path, Right Click- and Select Convert to Bezier Path. If you still not getting it.. let me know i will make tutorials for it... All the best :)

[@VOTECHGURU]

Move Shapes Thanks for the response! In this case I’m drawing a straight line with the pen tool and then adding a zig zag and trying to create a path using the zig zag shape. Auto tracing gives me a mask with a path but I’d like to adjust the zig zag properties over time so I’m not sure what to do. Any ideas? And thanks for your time!

[@MoveShapes]

If you have used Zig Zag effects from Presets, that works for only text.. By pen tool you can draw zig zag.. Pls feel free to ask me any help on that :)

[@VOTECHGURU]

Move Shapes I’m actually using the pen tool to draw a line shape, then going to “add” to create the zig zag. Is that what you mean by preset?

[@VOTECHGURU]

Move Shapes And if I can hire you for some training or freelance work, please let me know how to contact you.

[@Akoalawithshades]

Not good. How do I start the animation not at the top of the circle. When I copy and paste the path into positions, It always starts the object at the top of the circle, even if I rotate the circle object

[@sirazulislam4976]

How can I make the object start from the bottom or from the right instead of the top ?

[@saigouravpurohit4910]

see where it starts and then use transform tool and rotate the object holding Shift for 45 degree increments.

[@eliasbermeo9549]

Your video is great. Thanks for the input. How can I do the same in infinite spiral as if an asteroid is traveling through space in a spiral?

[@MoveShapes]

Thank you! Definitely bro :) Could you please send any reference link?

[@whateverjustposting]

what if i dont want the ball to start at the top?

[@ethicalrevolution3294]

Thank you friend. You are helping me realize how to create my vision.

[@mickeyromeo]

take off your shirt. that's your best ticket to success, scrub.

[@ethicalrevolution3294]

@@mickeyromeo Pathetic loser.

[@sanjeevwatermark5272]

nice work but how to rotate the circle from the opposite side (CW to CCW)

[@bbkintanar]

did you figure this out?

[@agungfirmansyah723]

hey, i found it so usefull, but there is 1 question that I want to ask... so I want the object moves along path but with "♾️" path. i hope u guys understand that :' btw, I'm not making the "♾️" with pentool...

[@YountFilm]

Every tutorial goes better with verbal narration. Computer mics aren't hard to come by. Try it out.

[@MrThierriOliveira]

If you put on mute and slow down the video playback to 0.5 is actually makes sense. Thanks.

[@HealingwithJesus-sk2iv]

I wanna join to the Patreon but not is possible ?

[@ackles.q1189]

my circle isn’t positioned the way the path is but i followed everything in the video? can you pls help thank you

[@FoXi678]

You did not click the lil clock (keyframe?) next to position ^^ had the same problem

[@MoveShapes]

Path only works, if you draw using after effects pen tool & not to move path from actual place. Won't work, If you create circle or path on the screen & moved or adjust the position, it will create the path only where you created at first time on screen. I hope, this will help you.. Let me know if you still have doubt on it.. Cheers!

[@amu-chi937]

from 2:40 to 2:55 it dont work for me, can you specify how to copy paste?

[@arekdevss]

didnt work for me either

[@Dinesh-ln1lq]

Bro neega endha software use pandrigha

[@MoveShapes]

dinesh ramu Adobe after effects

[@Dinesh-ln1lq]

@@MoveShapes thanks bro

[@selfmademantra]

Thanks for sharing

[@Sierkstep]

The part where the object should follow along the path is not working for me...... doing exactly the same.. 2:50

[@グリュッツナーアンネ]

nice video💛 but its hard to follow because its too fast....🙏

[@juanocybe]

how to do this effect if i want to animate the path circle scale?

[@jonathanmartin3370]

PLEASE say something. It's very hard to keep track of what you're doing

[@sudhirvare9548]

Thank you very much

[@adoremikae1son46]

SERIOUSLY A LIFE SAVER!

[@MomentoCuriosoYT]

Thank you! Now I can do my atom animation.

[@loshuaycos4046]

the follow path part doesn't make any sense, the rest makes sense so I still learned something but not what I was actually looking for

[@SreejithKakkat-e1z]

How to make it rotate anti clock wise

[@fahimedits3]

Isn't there a better way to do this animation?

[@aijunwang6937]

what if I want to make an oval path?

[@ArmanGoshtasbe]

Your topic and channel is literally PERFECT. I think it would be enhanced if you would narrate a little, and if you need help narrating, I'm happy to help and lend a voice :) All in all, this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@raulsoagi3137]

Thanks for that. How can I invert the direction of the object?

[@marconikk]

Just select all keyframes, click right > Keyframe Assistant > Time-Reverse Keyframes > there u go!

[@the.curious.courageous]

@@marconikk thank you!!! I was looking for this!!

[@hellomid5653]

What is the second song please?

[@Cebok_barengan]

how to make 2 object circle along path animation?

[@nanachan7847]

nicee thanksss

[@raniadg5384]

how can I "copy" the path ?

[@iwillilustracion3457]

I need a narrator for this type of video... :c

[@rafaelskiarteportfolio1098]

For me it was very helpfull

[@MotionDesigner009]

tf are you going ?? im amazed how 300k have watched and didn't point anything wrong

[@JaeyOye]

my circle isn’t positioned the way the path is please help

[@yunaPhil]

After convert to Bezier Path, you neet to click path(the new one) and then Ctrl+C , at the same time, open Circle Layer's position,set keyframe in the statr and click it,finally, you can Ctrl+V, the path is goes on!

[@JaeyOye]

@@yunaPhil that's exactly what I did but it's not working.. though the path copied unto the circle but it wasn't the same size as the original path. it same size aa the circle.. but it still moving around a circular path.. but not on the path copied

[@sierra4603]

same

[@beanbean7242]

Sierra has anyone found a solution?

[@sierra4603]

@@beanbean7242 make sure your anchorpoint is centered on the shape. And then when you go to copy the path. Make sure you select the actual path and not the path dropdown folder it's in.

[@larshansen5031]

I'm not getting the effect even after watching the video 10 times (at half speed). I'm sure I'm missing something but since you don't explain what you're doing and dart around the screen I can't see it. It may be obvious to you that you have clicked something but for us viewers it's not. (Did you click something in Motion v2?) If you want people to support you through patreon then at least put out a professional video and not something you knocked off in 5 minutes. (Also don't spend so much time choosing colours and strokes. Either edit it out or just get on with what is important)

[@makki-roll]

absolutely gr8 tutorial

[@cesarSalinaswiskani]

useless, how to make the circle start from below?

[@dylanyip-chuck8861]

Impossible to follow! Add a voice over and go slower lol

[@annamohajerani4097]

you do too many unnecessary cursor moving!! its a simple work but you are making it to look complicated!

[@LetTheWritersWrite]

Not sure why the complaining. He shows the technique clearly.

[@shubhiam5270]

Please explain how you do it too...

[@Allinone-em4dk]

You do this very fast, so biginers or new comers can not understand ur tutorial, so sad.

[@ehsan_shardum]

can u remove the music and explain instead

[@annafromm6]

Thank you for super useful lessons!

[@quartzvids]

thank you so much!

[@kevinsitekart8186]

Sorry too fast and no voiceover = too hard to follow.

[@dylansiavashparsi-almeida9403]

Really should have a voice over otherwise its hard to follow.

[@Demonskunk]

You should really narrate and explain what it is that you're doing. I cannot follow the steps, for the most part, but it's not easy to understand WHY I'm doing what I'm doing while following.

[@Demonskunk]

Also the music loops really badly and gets really annoying.

[@asiak87]

Thanks :) really good tutorial

[@rnographic8551]

i can't convert to bizier

[@beanbean7242]

My circle doesn’t go with the path and I’ve tried everything :/

[@MoveShapes]

Path only works, if you draw using after effects pen tool & not to move path from actual place. Won't work, If you create circle or path on the screen & moved or adjust the position, it will create the path only where you created at first time on screen. I hope, this will help you.. Let me know if you still have doubt on it.. Cheers!

[@makaraphuon5129]

Follow all instruction,but circle doesn't run on path

[@MoveShapes]

Path only works, if you draw using after effects pen tool & not to move path from actual place. Won't work, If you create circle or path on the screen & moved or adjust the position, it will create the path only where you created at first time on screen. I hope, this will help you.. Let me know if you still have doubt on it.. Cheers!

[@makaraphuon5129]

@@MoveShapes Thank you very much...it works now.

[@snap-n-shoot]

Might be a good tutorial if it could be followed, way too fast and confusing.

[@hayder.ismael]

I reduced the playback speed to 0.25 and still can't follow you easly.

[@dimtodim]

you done great job :)

[@IslamPeaceMedia]

no working

[@oswhytecodes1]

Lost me at the end there so ill just focus on the beginning 😩😩

[@amonemrefai2430]

so sorry not clear

[@STOEUMKH]

hello sir Editor so good. Soft ware full sir.

[@rafaelskiarteportfolio1098]

Thanks!!!!!

[@HobokenSquatCobbler]

I see a tutorial like this that doesn't have narration and I just move on to another video. Not worth my time.

[@ErickTessaro]

Like no início do vídeo

[@jhkfc]

감사합니다. Thanks!!

[@alializadeh8195]

Thanx

[@ScienceByRanu]

little fast

[@gurpritamkauraneja8953]

decrease the speed on youtube and watch...

[@michaelikupa8331]

Just so you know, this video isn't for beginners at all🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@StofyHunter]

Thanks :3

[@matyasmeszaros2798]

Uff my eye!!

[@gregv2821]

Tuts without voice = fail. Also, so much superfluous clicking and mousing around, you really need to look at other tuts to see how it's done.

[@rihotgusron9816]

Wow your video is becoming a torture.

[@kunaidemo7617]

Thanks

[@NestorParedes]

This is impossible to follow.

[@lakshmikanthk7163]

U r expert but you can't explained it very difficult to follow your actions.

[@TheBaseUK]

Spent far too much time making it look pretty with colours rather than actually just getting on with the animation, infuriating to sit through

[@screenstory]

It's too fast, mate! Even if I inch along 5 frames at a time, your cursor jumps so far in 5 frames it's hard to follow. In future when you're speeding up your recording of yourself try taking it down by at least a factor of four.

[@mby7624]

great lesson

[@MoveShapes]

Robn Hood Nice to hear from you😀