Rigging & Animation September 29, 2026

Create Nulls From Paths Extended: Advanced Path Rigging for AE

Create Nulls From Paths Extended adds advanced options for rigging masks, shapes and motion paths in After Effects. See what it adds.

Create Nulls From Paths Extended builds on the beloved path-to-nulls workflow with extra options for rigging masks, shapes and motion paths in After Effects. Like the original, it places a null at every point of your path and links them with expressions — but gives you more say in how the rig is built.

More control where it counts

The extended version adds flexibility around how nulls are generated, named and connected, which pays off on complex shapes and larger rigs where organisation matters. Move the nulls and your path updates live.

Great for

Detailed shape rigs with many points, precise morphing and path-driven animation, and any setup that benefits from cleaner, configurable nulls.

Get the Extended version

Get Create Nulls From Paths Extended on NexTools for advanced path control.

FAQ

How is it different from the original?

It adds more options for how nulls are generated, named and connected — useful on big rigs.

Is it good for morphing?

Yes, the configurable nulls make precise morphs easier.