How to Export Vertex Points & Bezier Handles from After Effects | Path Visualizer V2
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If you've ever wanted to show the vertex points and Bezier handles of a shape layer directly inside After Effects — and export them into your final video — this tutorial is exactly what you've been waiting for.
Path Visualizer V2 is finally here — and it's a massive upgrade over V1!
In this tutorial, I'll walk you through everything that's new: Bezier handle generation, single-layer output, the Effects Control Panel, and how to export your vertex points and Bezier handles directly from After Effects into your final video footage.
🔗 Download Path Visualizer V2 (Free): https://www.patreon.com/collection/1610298?view=expanded
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📌 WHAT IS PATH VISUALIZER?
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Path Visualizer is a free After Effects script that automatically generates a visual overlay of the vertex points and Bezier handles of any shape layer — and links them directly to the original path properties. This means as your shape animates, the overlay follows in real time. And the best part? You can render and export this overlay directly into your final MP4 — no screen recording, no manual rebuilding.
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✅ WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 2
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Here's everything I improved and added in V2:
• Bezier handle generation — visualize handles alongside vertex points, fully linked to your original shape layer.
• Single layer output — no matter how many vertex points your shape has, everything lives in one shape layer.
• Effects Control Panel — change vertex color, handle color, line color, sizes, and line width all from one place.
• 3 vertex point shapes — Square, Circle, or Diamond to match your style.
• Toggle controls — turn vertex points, handles, and the overlay path on or off instantly.
• Update Path button — add or remove vertex points anytime and refresh the overlay in one click.
• Full export support — render the overlay directly into your final video. No extra steps.
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👤 WHO IS THIS SCRIPT FOR?
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This script is built for motion designers and animators who work with shape layers in After Effects. It's especially useful if you:
• Create brand identity animations or logo reveals and want to show the path construction in a clean, professional way.
• Make motion design tutorials and want to demonstrate how Bezier curves and vertex points work visually.
• Work with clients and want to present your animation process in a way that's easy to understand.
• Post motion design content on social media and want to show the behind-the-scenes path structure of your shapes.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 – Intro & What's New in V2
01:10 – Limitations of Path Visualizer V1
02:45 – Launching Path Visualizer V2
03:00 – Creating Vertex Points & Bezier Handles
03:40 – Effects Control Panel Overview
04:44 – Customizing Colors, Shapes & Sizes
07:00 – Exporting from After Effects (MP4)
07:52 – Real Project Demo: Horse Running Cycle
08:22 – Final Thoughts & Download Link
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🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
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⬇️ Download Path Visualizer V2 (Free): https://www.patreon.com/collection/1610298?view=expanded
📺 Path Visualizer V1 Tutorial: https://youtu.be/WBz4N46luLI?si=wgL_dzwz46lZjB9p
🌐 Website / Portfolio: https://www.sheikhsohel.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheikhsohel.in/
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🐛 BUGS & FEEDBACK
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If you run into any errors, drop a comment with details — what shape you were using, how many vertex points, etc. — and I'll fix it in the next version.
If this script helped your workflow, a like and subscribe would mean a lot. It helps me keep making free tools like this for the community.
Thanks for watching — see you in the next one.
If you've ever wanted to show the vertex points and Bezier handles of a shape layer directly inside After Effects — and export them into your final video — this tutorial is exactly what you've been waiting for.
Path Visualizer V2 is finally here — and it's a massive upgrade over V1!
In this tutorial, I'll walk you through everything that's new: Bezier handle generation, single-layer output, the Effects Control Panel, and how to export your vertex points and Bezier handles directly from After Effects into your final video footage.
🔗 Download Path Visualizer V2 (Free): https://www.patreon.com/collection/1610298?view=expanded
——————————————————————
📌 WHAT IS PATH VISUALIZER?
——————————————————————
Path Visualizer is a free After Effects script that automatically generates a visual overlay of the vertex points and Bezier handles of any shape layer — and links them directly to the original path properties. This means as your shape animates, the overlay follows in real time. And the best part? You can render and export this overlay directly into your final MP4 — no screen recording, no manual rebuilding.
——————————————————————
✅ WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 2
——————————————————————
Here's everything I improved and added in V2:
• Bezier handle generation — visualize handles alongside vertex points, fully linked to your original shape layer.
• Single layer output — no matter how many vertex points your shape has, everything lives in one shape layer.
• Effects Control Panel — change vertex color, handle color, line color, sizes, and line width all from one place.
• 3 vertex point shapes — Square, Circle, or Diamond to match your style.
• Toggle controls — turn vertex points, handles, and the overlay path on or off instantly.
• Update Path button — add or remove vertex points anytime and refresh the overlay in one click.
• Full export support — render the overlay directly into your final video. No extra steps.
——————————————————————
👤 WHO IS THIS SCRIPT FOR?
——————————————————————
This script is built for motion designers and animators who work with shape layers in After Effects. It's especially useful if you:
• Create brand identity animations or logo reveals and want to show the path construction in a clean, professional way.
• Make motion design tutorials and want to demonstrate how Bezier curves and vertex points work visually.
• Work with clients and want to present your animation process in a way that's easy to understand.
• Post motion design content on social media and want to show the behind-the-scenes path structure of your shapes.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 – Intro & What's New in V2
01:10 – Limitations of Path Visualizer V1
02:45 – Launching Path Visualizer V2
03:00 – Creating Vertex Points & Bezier Handles
03:40 – Effects Control Panel Overview
04:44 – Customizing Colors, Shapes & Sizes
07:00 – Exporting from After Effects (MP4)
07:52 – Real Project Demo: Horse Running Cycle
08:22 – Final Thoughts & Download Link
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🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
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⬇️ Download Path Visualizer V2 (Free): https://www.patreon.com/collection/1610298?view=expanded
📺 Path Visualizer V1 Tutorial: https://youtu.be/WBz4N46luLI?si=wgL_dzwz46lZjB9p
🌐 Website / Portfolio: https://www.sheikhsohel.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheikhsohel.in/
——————————————————————
🐛 BUGS & FEEDBACK
——————————————————————
If you run into any errors, drop a comment with details — what shape you were using, how many vertex points, etc. — and I'll fix it in the next version.
If this script helped your workflow, a like and subscribe would mean a lot. It helps me keep making free tools like this for the community.
Thanks for watching — see you in the next one.