: The artist-like simulation starts with "sketching" curves for rough shapes, followed by more detailed curves and shading to add depth.
: These detected edges are converted into splines (curves) in vector space.
The is a specialized plugin for Adobe After Effects designed to transform standard video footage or images into stylized, hand-drawn pencil sketches and abstract contour art . Version 1.0.2, released in May 2022, specifically introduced native Apple Silicon support and improved licensing stability. Core Functionality & Technical Process AEScripts Curve Tracer v1.0.2 for After Effects...
: Created by Minimo and hosted on the aescripts + aeplugins platform.
: Version 1.0.2 supports Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and requires a standard After Effects setup; for high-resolution 4K work, a dedicated modern GPU and at least 32GB of RAM are generally recommended for optimal performance. : The artist-like simulation starts with "sketching" curves
Watch this demonstration to see how Curve Tracer converts footage into hand-drawn sketches: Curve Tracer for After Effects and Premiere Pro aescripts + aeplugins YouTube• Feb 17, 2022 Curve Tracer - aescripts.com
: Includes twelve built-in presets to quickly apply various artistic styles. Version 1
: Features a light "bloom" effect and color adjustments to enhance realism.