Create Nulls From Paths is a small but essential After Effects utility. It takes the points of a mask, shape or motion path and generates a null at each vertex, connected with expressions. Move the nulls and the path follows — giving you direct, animatable control over shapes that are normally awkward to adjust.
Why it is so useful
Editing individual path points on the timeline is slow and fiddly. By exposing every point as a null, this script lets you rig, morph and animate paths the same way you move any other layer.
Typical uses
Rigging illustrated shapes for character or object animation, morphing between path states with precision, and attaching layers or effects to points along a path.
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FAQ
What path types work?
Masks, shape paths and motion paths.
How do I run it?
Select the path property and run the script, or dock it in your ScriptUI Panels folder.
