MOTION PATH How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these motion path tutorials to learn all about motion path with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Animate on motion paths in Maya, Import a motion path into After Effects, and Scale a motion path in After Effects.

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How to animate on motion paths in Maya

Animate on motion paths in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use a motion path to drive a sled's animation in Maya. Animating on motion paths is an easy way to get ...more

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How to import a motion path into After Effects

Import a motion path into After Effects

In this brief tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz shows you a simple way to create masks and motion paths in After Effects using Illustrator and ...more

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How to scale a motion path in After Effects

Scale a motion path in After Effects

In this tutorial Aharon Rabinowitz shows you the secret to scaling a motion path in After Effects. If you've ever created motion in after ...more

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How to use Motion Tweens on a path in Flash

Use Motion Tweens on a path in Flash

Check out this tutorial on using motion tweening on a path in Flash. This is a basic tool for creating animations. This is a tutorial ...more

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How to use motion tweens on a path in Flash

Use motion tweens on a path in Flash

Add shape to your animation using a motion tween along a path. Learn tips for using motion guides, snapping to motion paths, and finishing ...more

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How to use Motion's match-moving capabilities

Use Motion's match-moving capabilities

Special Case has this handy video tutorial on Motion… the motion graphics editor in Final Cut Studio. See how ...more

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How to create light-writing with Motion's tracking feature

Create light-writing with Motion's tracking feature

Special Case has this handy video ...more

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How to use the motion guide in Flash CS3

Use the motion guide in Flash CS3

This software tutorial will show you how to work with motion guides in Flash. This lesson is great for beginning Flash users since it covers ...more

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How to extrude a surface along an animated curve in Maya

Extrude a surface along an animated curve in Maya

In this 3D software lesson we will learn the process of setting up an ...more

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How to create a text path in Photoshop CS3

Create a text path in Photoshop CS3

Learn how to make text follow a path (i.e around a curve) in Photoshop CS3

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How to attach text to a path in Adobe Illustrator CS4

Attach text to a path in Adobe Illustrator CS4

Adobe Illustrator Creative Suite 4, or CS4, software is a ...more

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How to edit the animation path in Adobe After Effects

Edit the animation path in Adobe After Effects

Get started using Adobe After Effects with the help of ...more

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How to focus swing path in a tennis forehand

Focus swing path in a tennis forehand

Welcome to a tennis lesson from FuzzyYellowBalls, the the best place to learn how to play tennis online. Our free video tennis lessons teach ...more

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How to create a TV screen look in Final Cut Pro

Create a TV screen look in Final Cut Pro

In this three part tutorial, Ben Scott shows you how to create a TV screen look, with effects, motion properties and key framing. Part two ...more

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How to use Mask Pro Select & Make Work Path in Photoshop

Use Mask Pro Select & Make Work Path in Photoshop

This tutorial explains when to use the reclusive Mask Pro Select mode ...more

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How to create compound paths in Illustrator

Create compound paths in Illustrator

Compound paths consists of two or more paths that interact with each other. In this video tutorial you will learn about compound paths in ...more

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How to type on a path with a new twist in InDesign CS2

Type on a path with a new twist in InDesign CS2

inDesign has some hidden special effects that will make your type on a ...more

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How to use the path selection tools in Photoshop

Use the path selection tools in Photoshop

Once you have created a few shapes you can modify them with the path selection tools in Photoshop. The Path Selection tool selects all ...more

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How to use the paths palette in Photoshop

Use the paths palette in Photoshop

The Paths palette in Photoshohp is used for saving, selecting and duplicating path information. A very cool hidden feature of the Paths ...more

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How to lay a path in your garden

Lay a path in your garden

Monty Don demonstrates how to lay slabs on sand and cement with the aid of a spirit level and a grid of pegs, to create a path. ...more

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MOTION PATH (44 How-Tos)

Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

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Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

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Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

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Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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