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Mackin
03-28-2008, 01:28 PM
Hi,

I'm currently trying to create a 3d spiral that draws in over a period of 10 seconds, the spiral is sort of tornado shaped. I am using after effects cs3 and have the trapcode 3d stroke plug in. The problem I am having is that I cannot draw a path in 3d space. So I was wondering how could i create the tornado shape? Is it possible to import a path in from maya and apply it to the 3d stroke effect?

Thanks.
payton
03-28-2008, 04:24 PM
you made me curious and i tried something.

i rotated a shape on a circle, attached it to a null that scales it bigger over time and attached this null to another that moves upwards. precomping and echo finally did it.

check it out.

good luck,
payton
payton
03-28-2008, 04:26 PM
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Mackin
03-29-2008, 03:06 PM
Heya mate,

Nice technique! I have been playing around with your idea a that made me curious :) A really nice solution. Before I read your post I found another technique if you're interested.

http://library.creativecow.net/articles/kramer_andrew/nano/video.php

I used some of the techniques from this video tutorial in making light streaks and had it draw out the rough spiral shape.

Thanks for your help dude :)
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