Make Powerful Neon Glow Lines in After Effects #tutorial

Introduction

To create eye-catching neon lines in After Effects, you can follow these steps:

1. Create a solid layer in After Effects.
2. Select the Pen tool to create a custom path as a mask on the solid layer.
3. Apply the free Saber effect to the layer. If you don't have the Saber effect, you can find a download link in the description of the video.
4. Open the Saber effect settings, go to Custom Core, and set the Core Type to Layer Mask.
5. Set the Start Size to 0%.
6. Animate the End Offset property from 0% to 100% to reveal the neon line.
7. Alt-click the stopwatch for Mask Evolution and type "time * 200" to create a dynamic movement effect.
8. Choose from the preset options to achieve the desired neon glow effect.
9. To create multiple neon lines, duplicate the effect and adjust the settings as needed.

By following these steps, you can easily add stunning neon glow lines to your After Effects projects and enhance the visual appeal of your animations.

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Introduction

1. Can I create neon glow lines in After Effects without the Saber effect? Yes, the Saber effect is a popular tool for creating neon effects in After Effects, but you can also achieve similar results using other plugins or by manually adjusting the settings of other effects in After Effects.

2. Can I customize the color of the neon glow lines? Yes, you can customize the color of the neon glow lines by adjusting the settings within the Saber effect or by applying additional color correction effects in After Effects to achieve the desired look.

3. Is it possible to create animated neon text using a similar technique? Yes, you can apply a similar approach to create animated neon text by using the Pen tool to create a path for the text, applying the Saber effect to it, and then animating the parameters to achieve a glowing neon effect for the text.