Spiral Movement

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Dyson6
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Spiral Movement

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How do I start with a small line and make it grow into a continuing spiral? 8)
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draw the spiral path (you can use the draw shape tool - the button on the far right will create a spiral) - then you can use the stroke exposure to make it draw in or out - click and drag on the shape to shorten the line to a 'hidden' starting point. You can also alt+click to start at the other end.

By animating both ends, you could have a short line that follows the entire spiral - if you keep their distance the same from eachother it will look like a single short line.
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