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# Canvas

## Description

Canvas is a drawing tool that allows you to create assets directly within After Effects by drawing on a canvas.

## Setup

1. Select an active composition
2. Open the Canvas tool
3. Click record
4. Draw on the canvas
5. Add the recorded asset to the timeline

## Options

**Brush Size**\
Controls the diameter of the brush stroke

**Spacing**\
Distance between the particles on the canvas

**Impact**\
Affects the pressure or intensity of the brush stroke

**Gravity**\
Adds a downward pull effect to brush strokes

**X Margin / Y Margin**\
Sets canvas boundaries and padding

**Brush Down / Brush Up**\
Toggle brush behavior on press and release