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QuickTip – Creating Circular And Spiral Motion Paths

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Motion GraphicsTrapcode ParticularAdobe After Effects
This post is part of a series called The Complete Introduction to Particle Emitters.
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Here's a simple expression, using a little bit of mathematics, that will let you create circular and spiral motion paths. The expression can be applied to anything in After Effects with a 'position' property to create a variety of effects. Here it's used with a light and Trapcode Particular.

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An ex-fruitpicker, oil rig technician, illustrator, musician, and teacher Ewan Smith is now a motion graphics artist and web designer based in Scotland, although his mother constantly reminds him it's never too late to get a 'proper job'...
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