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==3D Trails==

A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]].

A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. Popularized by players like {{mafar}} in the late 2010's, the technique became ubiquitous with the style at the time - especially players who specialized in effect-heavy works.

There are two major types of 3D trails. The first is basically an extension of a 2D trail moving in 3D space. The second is more of a "pop-out" of a particular element, which can be seen below. These two can be also be combined as you see fit.

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==Standing Trail==

'''Standing Trails''', usually done manually, ~~consist~~ of ~~instances~~ of ~~the~~ layer ~~being repeated so many times that it forms a trail~~. Famously popularized by {{Sid}}, they often can be dozens, if not hundreds of layers long.

'''Standing Trails''', usually done manually, have the important distinction of no keyframes; the position of each layer is completely static, or "standing". Famously popularized by {{Sid}}, they often can be dozens, if not hundreds of layers long - a very arduous process! Editors with scripting libraries can use [[Expressions]] to make this process a lot easier, as you can simply have each layer's position a certain distance, times whatever layer it happens to be.

Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, usually you must do the effect manually as traditional video effects do not apply to 3D space.

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 ==3D Trails==
-A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]].
+A '''3D Trail''' is a trail that moves in [[3D Space]]. Popularized by players like {{mafar}} in the late 2010's, the technique became ubiquitous with the style at the time - especially players who specialized in effect-heavy works.
 There are two major types of 3D trails. The first is basically an extension of a 2D trail moving in 3D space. The second is more of a "pop-out" of a particular element, which can be seen below. These two can be also be combined as you see fit.
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 ==Standing Trail==
-'''Standing Trails''', usually done manually, consist of instances of the layer being repeated so many times that it forms a trail. Famously popularized by {{Sid}}, they often can be dozens, if not hundreds of layers long.
+'''Standing Trails''', usually done manually, have the important distinction of no keyframes; the position of each layer is completely static, or "standing". Famously popularized by {{Sid}}, they often can be dozens, if not hundreds of layers long - a very arduous process! Editors with scripting libraries can use [[Expressions]] to make this process a lot easier, as you can simply have each layer's position a certain distance, times whatever layer it happens to be.
 Creating a 3D trail is similar in process to a 2D one, however you now have to repeat the layer through 3D space. As a result, usually you must do the effect manually as traditional video effects do not apply to 3D space.