Using Expressions to stop and start movement of solid layers
I have two solid layers ( a red square and a blue square). The position of the red square is [129,239] and the blue square is to the right of the red square with a position [301, 240]. I would like...
View ArticleTracking puppet pin tool with null object track(HELP)
I'm trying to track my puppet pin tool to a null object. I am using the code n=thisComp.layer("NullObject_Name"); nullpos=n.toComp(anchorPoint); fromComp(nullpos); But ever time I assign the name of...
View ArticleExpression question: keep adding to value
Hi! I want to animate the cameras z-position based on an audio track. I have converted the audio to keyframes, but now I'm stuck trying to figure out how to feed the audio peak values to the cameras...
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seperate XYZ error / ae_force_english.txt
Hi together, would be nice if anybody can help out. I'm using AE CC with ae_force_english.txt and I'm recieving the error trying so seperate XYZ from an emitter. "Error at line 1 in property 'Position'...
View ArticleVarying Speed Of Fractal Noise Ocean Waves With Expressions
Hi, Possible Noob question: I've been following: http://allbetsareoff.com/2009/06/ocean-water-effect/ The video results are here: http://vimeo.com/5384704 He uses the Fractal Noise plug-in to make the...
View ArticleLooping a random section of a layer
Hey guys, I'm trying to write an expression and am a bit out of my depth. In short, I'm basically trying to replicate the function of the "Random - Split Clip" function in Particular if you're...
View ArticleAuto Fade In/Out audio based on layer in/out points?
Is it possible to automatically fade a layer's audio in and out based on its in and out points?
View ArticleAccess property of a subcomp through expressions.
I got a main composition. It got a subcomposition and a null-object(with a control checkbox).How can I access a layers opacity in the subcomposition throught an expression in the main composition?The...
View ArticleChange opacity precomp layer expression
Hi, I want to control my precomp layers opacity within my maincomp by changing the layername. For example: If my layer name(in the maincomp) is "A" only the layer called "A" in the precomp will show. I...
View ArticleWriting expressions for child layer
AE Production Suite CS6, HP z820, Win 7 I used the puppet mesh to create 4 points on a mermaid tail and then two more at either fin tip. each pin is tied to a null layer n=thisComp.layer("Fin L...
View ArticleDefine two positions, tween back and forth?
So I want to do something simple: define two sets of coordinates (a "from" and a "to" position), along with a duration in frames. I want the animation to be executed, then reversed, and looped. I know...
View ArticleIncrease and decrease a numerical text layer over time
I need to create a text layer with a numerical value that will range from 0% to 100% over time using key frames. I need the value to change over time, increasing or decreasing the percentage based on...
View ArticleExpressions in AE
Hello all, Have a quick question - I'm coming from a flash/actionscript programming background and am fairly new to AE. I started to experiment with expressions, and it seems that communication between...
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Expressions and sliders
Hi all Having trouble trying to stop my wiggle expression so I thought I would use a slider to control it. The wiggle is applied to position but I haven't actually given it any key frames. Basically my...
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Expression assistance.
Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me out with an expression (I am thinking an expression would be the easiest). What I am trying to achieve is the following: I have a HUD with 6 circles in it....
View Article3D Corner Pin w/ Precomps
Hi everyone, I've been using Dan's expression for getting the corner pin in 3D. But it's getting tough with the following setup: Main CompCameraPrecompCamera (pick whipped position and POI with main...
View ArticleIncreasing opacity level after audio keyframe animation
Hello all. AE Newb here. I'm just getting my feet wet with this program. Currently I'm animating the opacity of an object by the keyframes (generated via Convert Audio to Keyframes) via the pick whip....
View ArticleHow to get the footage's current frame number in expression?
There are 2 layers.One is text layer,one is sequence layer.Footage has begun from the 20th frame.Therefore, the number of composition's current frame number and footage's frame number has shifted. I...
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Smooth my wiggle!
Hey all!I am wiggling a Null position as an emitter for Particular. However, the resulting wiggle is pretty jaggy.I found Dan's smoothing function:temp = thisComp.layer("Null...
View Articledelay scale parameter from the shape layer repeater
Hi, I want to animate the scale parameter of the repeater effect and delay it on several shapes. I've tried with this expression using 2 expressions sliders but without success...
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