Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to create this trending Gradient Trail animation in After Effects! This colorful gradient trail background is used by many motion designers on social media right now, and in this tutorial I'll show you the complete step by step process using a free plugin.

In this tutorial you will learn:
✅ How to create a vertical mask using the Pen Tool
✅ How to use the free Thick Stroke plugin
✅ How to animate the gradient using expressions
✅ How to colorize your design using Colorama
✅ How to add an arch effect using Warp

Free Plugin Used:
Thick Stroke Plugin -: aescripts.com/thicc-stroke/?srsltid=AfmBOopBGSpmtVRzVGO-QMRuIrbIDNLfxSOzxmete_useTmqpUFmZ6qr

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