Map Trace Effect Animation

[Zephyrnoid]

Not sure if this an AE or FPC or 'other' software question.
I own and Know FCP and want to know if anyone has accomplished this exact effect in either FCP or AE or 'other' software. Or if a plug is in needed.
I think it's referred to as map trace effect or "Indiana Jones" effect.
Here a capture I made during a camera test....
The effect is portrayed in the opening sequence
Thanks
http://www.vimeo.com/7384644

 

[Hawk Teflon]

One way to do it would be to create the path in Photoshop. It's just a thick line. That's all. Then you could use a linear wipe in AE transitions, or just reveal with a crop in FCP. That's the simplest way I can think of.

 

[PDR]

Other options to mask reveals would be write-on effect or paint in AE