Motion Science covers a tried and true way to make blobs from shape layers.

Cameron Pierron (Motion Science) covers how to create the liquid blobs using shape layers in After Effects. The Blobs effect is one that often gets a revisit from tutorial creators. While there are many ways to approach the effect, one popular method is to use a matte choker effect in After Effects.

Pierron offers a quick and concise quick tip on how to make blobs out of shape layers in After Effects. We’ve had a look at other methods too. One, in particular, shows how to create the blobby or metaball effect using merge paths with a stroke set to round joint style.