Hoses are the foundation for everything in Rubberhose and this is the quickest way to create a hose. Click to create a hose group with 3 layers:
End controller
Start controller
Hose
The new hose will be created using the values in the Settings area.
New in v3.2.0
Create as many hoses as you want (4 by default), with preset names by holding SHIFT when you click New Rubberhose.
Set up the number of hoses and their names under Settings.
In addition to creating a new hose at the center of the comp, it is also possible to convert a path drawn with shape layers into a hose, or transferred a vector art path from Illustrator with Overlord.
Inaccuracies
Rubberhose approximates the shape of the path using hose math. Curves probably won’t be perfect, S-curves will be a little off, and a realism value of < 100% means the bend position will be a little less sharp. After converting a path, adjust it to taste.
Starting in v3.1.2, new hose rigs will be set to 100% Realism.
While it is possible to draw a bendy line using only 2 points and long tangents it is important to draw your path with 3 points. Rubberhose is designed to look for that middle point.
