Canvas

Interact & record particle field.

Description

Canvas is a drawing tool that allows you to create assets directly within After Effects by drawing on a canvas.

Setup

  1. Select an active composition
  2. Open the Canvas tool
  3. Click record
  4. Draw on the canvas
  5. Add the recorded asset to the timeline

Options

Brush Size
Controls the diameter of the brush stroke

Spacing
Distance between the particles on the canvas

Impact
Affects the pressure or intensity of the brush stroke

Gravity
Adds a downward pull effect to brush strokes

X Margin / Y Margin
Sets canvas boundaries and padding

Brush Down / Brush Up
Toggle brush behavior on press and release