Trails

Developer: OtherCubed

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Creates dynamic trails, swooshes and speed lines in After Effects that react to the velocity of what they follow.

What Trails does

Trails is an add-on from OtherCubed that sets up motion trails in seconds in After Effects. They update instantly in the composition and respond to the speed of the object they are attached to.

A wiggler adds randomness, and the trails work with all shape layer effects, including trim paths, repeaters and zig zags. A velocity-based line length option scales dynamic effects to the trail's speed. Stick Trails fixes trails to a point or layer, and Offset Trail shifts a trail forward or backward in time. It suits swooshes, speed lines and stylized movement graphics.

Key features

  • Fully dynamic, velocity-reactive trails
  • Wiggler for randomness
  • Works with trim paths, repeaters and zig zags
  • Velocity-based line length
  • Stick Trails and Offset Trail

FAQ

Is Trails free?

Yes, Trails is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does Trails work with?

Trails works with After Effects.

Who develops Trails?

Trails is developed by OtherCubed. You can find their other plugins on the OtherCubed page of this catalog.

Where can I download Trails?

Download Trails free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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