⛓️ Easely animate dynamically a chain

A fast and easy tutorial to dynamically animate a chain using Newton the 2D physics engine.

Another classic of physics simulation : chains!

It's very easy to animate a chain in Newton and you don't need any complex joints. The trick is that you only need to add masks to your footage.

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Here's how:

  • Start by importing your link images
  • Add masks so Newton can interpret the shape of your objects
  • Duplicate
  • Add a layer that will control position of the chain
  • Let Newton do the work! ✨☕️

Here's what you should get in Newton / AE preview:


 

And you can of course attach stuff to you chain (here with a Pivot Joint)

And you can make this video for example!