drawing a predefined outline

[ironyx]

It is probably simple, but I can't think of an efficient way to animate drawing the outline of a shape that I already have, like a person.

If anyone knows of a tutorial or could just tell me what to go look it up, I would appreciate it greatly.

Thanks for all the time and knowledge!

Va.

[Vitaly]

I've never done this effect myself but I think you can try using dynamic masks. For example you have an outline, put a mask on it that will contract (with the help of transform) and thus reveal the outline.

[ironyx]

thanks for replying!

I want it to look like something is drawing it... like a spark is lighting up the outline.

I was thinking about that mask, but wasn't sure how I might with the way I want it to reveal.

hmmm....