"Final Render" QuicktimeMovie (223 KB) Example.18: The Locus of Light like a Whip (AE5.5 PRO) AE-TIPS 18 : Adobe After Effects CS5 (10.0.2.4) Resolution: 640x480 Third-Party AE Plugins: - No Use Third-Party Footages: - No Use The Line which used "Wiggler" Create A smooth line using "Wiggler" Create a New Solid (30x30 Pixel) Choose Window menu > Wiggler. Create A smooth locus on a position key frame. Then, Create another new solid. (640x480 Pixel) Copy & Paste All key frames to a Mask. * Before pasting on a mask You have to put a point with a pen tool. View Window Shot "Wiggler" "Line animation" QuicktimeMovie (36 KB) Line animation Use The mask path created by STEP1. Create Line animation. Select the Layer with a mask path Apply Effect > Render > Stroke. Apply Keyframe Animation. * Duplicate the Layer and shift Position. Ajust Thickness using "Track Matte" View Effect Controls Window "Stroke" "Glow" QuicktimeMovie (107 KB) Glow Effect Put The Material of STEP2 into a New Composition. Apply Effect > Stylize > Glow. * The usage of "Arbitrary map" Please refer to the manual of Photoshop. View Effect Controls Window "Glow" Preparation of a background Material Prepare A background Material from the Material library etc. "Final Render" QuicktimeMovie (223 KB) Completion It will complete if you composite the Material of STEP3-4. It will be a success if speediness like a whip.