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2025-04-14T03:04:07Z

Standing Trail

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	==Standing Trail==		==Standing Trail==
	'''Standing Trails''', usually done manually, ~~consist~~ of ~~instances~~ of ~~the~~ layer ~~being repeated so many times that it forms a trail~~. Famously popularized by {{Sid}}, they often can be dozens, if not hundreds of layers long.		'''Standing Trails''', usually done manually, have the important distinction of no keyframes; the position of each layer is completely static, or "standing". Famously popularized by {{Sid}}, they often can be dozens, if not hundreds of layers long - a very arduous process! Editors with scripting libraries can use [[Expressions]] to make this process a lot easier, as you can simply have each layer's position a certain distance, times whatever layer it happens to be.

	Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, usually you must do the effect manually as traditional video effects do not apply to 3D space.		Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, usually you must do the effect manually as traditional video effects do not apply to 3D space.

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2025-04-14T02:59:01Z

3D Trails

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	==3D Trails==		==3D Trails==
	A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. ~~popularized~~ by players like {{mafar}} in the late 2010's, the technique became ubiquitous with the style at the time, especially players who specialized in effect-heavy works.		A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. Popularized by players like {{mafar}} in the late 2010's, the technique became ubiquitous with the style at the time - especially players who specialized in effect-heavy works.

	There are two major types of 3D trails. The first is basically an extension of a 2D trail moving in 3D space. The second is more of a "pop-out" of a particular element, which can be seen below. These two can be also be combined as you see fit.		There are two major types of 3D trails. The first is basically an extension of a 2D trail moving in 3D space. The second is more of a "pop-out" of a particular element, which can be seen below. These two can be also be combined as you see fit.

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2025-04-14T02:58:42Z

3D Trails

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	==3D Trails==		==3D Trails==
	A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]].		A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. popularized by players like {{mafar}} in the late 2010's, the technique became ubiquitous with the style at the time, especially players who specialized in effect-heavy works.

	There are two major types of 3D trails. The first is basically an extension of a 2D trail moving in 3D space. The second is more of a "pop-out" of a particular element, which can be seen below. These two can be also be combined as you see fit.		There are two major types of 3D trails. The first is basically an extension of a 2D trail moving in 3D space. The second is more of a "pop-out" of a particular element, which can be seen below. These two can be also be combined as you see fit.

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2025-04-14T02:54:22Z

3D Trails

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	==3D Trails==		==3D Trails==
	A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. The footage often remains a 2D plane, ~~however it~~ can also be ~~3D itself (which is also very resource-intensive!), which when done~~ is ~~often known~~ as a '''4D Trail'''.		A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]].

			There are two major types of 3D trails. The first is basically an extension of a 2D trail moving in 3D space. The second is more of a "pop-out" of a particular element, which can be seen below. These two can be also be combined as you see fit.

			[[File:3dtrail.gif]]

			While the 3D-projected footage often remains a 2D plane, 3D elements can also be trailed; this is sometimes referred to as a '''4D Trail''', due to it following the timeline of an object moving in space.

	<youtube>k4xV43fJq_o</youtube>		<youtube>k4xV43fJq_o</youtube>

Admin: /* Echo Trails */

2025-04-14T02:43:46Z

Echo Trails

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	==Echo Trails==		==Echo Trails==
	An "echo trail" can be best described as a "comet" - the main layer moves around, with a trail of some sort following shortly behind.		An "echo trail" can be best described as a "comet" - the main layer moves around, with a trail of some sort following shortly behind.

			[[File:Echo trail.gif]]

			For this example, the "Echo" effect in [[After Effects]] was used with ten repetitions, and a decay of 0.9 (meaning 10% of the transparency fades away per frame).

	==Standing Trail==		==Standing Trail==

Admin at 21:53, 27 February 2025

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	[[Category:Techniques]]		[[Category:Techniques]]

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	'''Trails''' are a common technique in tennis where a piece of footage, usually moving about, creates a 'trail' of itself following close behind. There are many, ''many'' different ways this can be done, each of them with unique flavor and flair.		'''Trails''' are a common technique in tennis where a piece of footage, usually moving about, creates a 'trail' of itself following close behind. There are many, ''many'' different ways this can be done, each of them with unique flavor and flair.

			=Types of Trails=
			Trails are differentiated by both their repetition style and in the amount of dimensions they exist within.

			==Manual Trails==
			A manual trail can be any other trail, as long as no effects are used to build it. This often gives you more control, as you have complete freedom on where and how the trail moves, individual layers, and more (for example, each layer of the trail could have a different filter applied to it!)

	==2D Trails==		==2D Trails==
	~~swop swop swop fjaspdfiajspfiahsdfp~~		The category that most trails fall under, simply put a 2D trail is one that exists only in 2D space (parallel to the window frame).

	==3D Trails==		==3D Trails==
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	<youtube>k4xV43fJq_o</youtube>		<youtube>k4xV43fJq_o</youtube>

	Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, ~~2D effects like echos will no longer work, and~~ you ''must'' do it manually.		==Echo Trails==
			An "echo trail" can be best described as a "comet" - the main layer moves around, with a trail of some sort following shortly behind.

			==Standing Trail==
			'''Standing Trails''', usually done manually, consist of instances of the layer being repeated so many times that it forms a trail. Famously popularized by {{Sid}}, they often can be dozens, if not hundreds of layers long.

			Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, usually you must do the effect manually as traditional video effects do not apply to 3D space.

	...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time!		...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time!

			=Building Trails=
			==Manually==
			==With Plugins==
			There are ''many'' plugins that produce trails. Not an exhaustive list!

			===Echo===
			'''Echo''' is a vanilla plugin for [[Premiere]] and [[After Effects]] which "echoes" the footage presented.

			===S_Trails===
			Arguably the most well known "trail plugin", S_Trails is part of the [[Sapphire]] suite.

Admin: /* 3D Trails */

2025-01-12T00:15:08Z

3D Trails

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	==3D Trails==		==3D Trails==
	A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. The footage often remains a 2D plane, however it can also be 3D itself (which is also very resource-intensive!), which when done is often known as a '''4D Trail'''.		A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. The footage often remains a 2D plane, however it can also be 3D itself (which is also very resource-intensive!), which when done is often known as a '''4D Trail'''.

			<youtube>k4xV43fJq_o</youtube>

	Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, 2D effects like echos will no longer work, and you ''must'' do it manually.		Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, 2D effects like echos will no longer work, and you ''must'' do it manually.

	...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time!		...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time!

Admin: /* 3D Trails */

2024-09-08T18:44:32Z

3D Trails

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	==3D Trails==		==3D Trails==
	A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in 3D ~~space~~. The footage often remains a 2D plane, however it can also be 3D itself (which is also very resource-intensive!), which when done is often known as a '''4D Trail'''.		A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. The footage often remains a 2D plane, however it can also be 3D itself (which is also very resource-intensive!), which when done is often known as a '''4D Trail'''.

	Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, 2D effects like echos will no longer work, and you ''must'' do it manually.		Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, 2D effects like echos will no longer work, and you ''must'' do it manually.

	...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time!		...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time!

Admin: /* 3D Trails */

2024-07-31T03:32:26Z

3D Trails

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	~~Where all~~ the ~~money is~~.		A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in 3D space. The footage often remains a 2D plane, however it can also be 3D itself (which is also very resource-intensive!), which when done is often known as a '''4D Trail'''.

			Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, 2D effects like echos will no longer work, and you ''must'' do it manually.

			...unless you have [[After Effects]] and the [[Trapcode Echospace]] plugin, which can create 3D trails for you with the click of a button. They still are built layer by layer, but you can apply any offset you can think of (position, time, etc.) This saves a ton of time!

Admin at 16:51, 19 July 2024

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	~~good stuff~~		{{Stub}}

			'''Trails''' are a common technique in tennis where a piece of footage, usually moving about, creates a 'trail' of itself following close behind. There are many, ''many'' different ways this can be done, each of them with unique flavor and flair.

	==2D Trails==		==2D Trails==
			swop swop swop fjaspdfiajspfiahsdfp

	==3D Trails==		==3D Trails==
			Where all the money is.