Blinking Cursor
I have been using an expression for blinking cursor text but wanted to see if it can be enhanced. Here is the expression that I used Apply to the Text Source of a text layeradd a slider controls to...
View ArticleUnpause animation if key value equals X
tldr: I need an expression that plays a sequence of images on a layer (and leave it on the last image) when the value of a key (keyframe?) in another layer of the same comp equals a specific value. I...
View ArticleExpressions from AE CS6 not working in AE CC
We have used some expressions in an AE CS6 project to fill text from an external file. Here's an example: try{/* "mypath" must be absolute to data file */myPath =...
View ArticleParenting expression needed
I want to create a handmade anamorphic lens flare and I wanted to have a basic control to animate its position.What Im after is an expression that will allow me to parent the lensflare 'artwork' to a...
View ArticleCan I link a path vertex to a position property via an expression?
I want to have curves and lines draw across or between points in a video clip that has hand held camera moves in it. I've motion tracked the points I want to use and assigned the tracking data to a...
View ArticleUnfolding Effect
I came across an animation that depicts a series of diagonal lines unfolding like a fan. The artwork is simple enough but I wasn't sure how to build this in after effects and I wondered if there might...
View ArticleReading thisComp FPS?
In this global expression: timeToTimecode(t = time + thisComp.displayStartTime, timecodeBase = 30, isDuration = false) Instead of being coded to 30, is it possible for timecodebase to read the...
View ArticleList of all expression keyword not included in official documentation
Hi everyone, I came accross a tutorial by Harry Frank of Gray Machine. In this old post he give a tutorial on having dynamic text with an external text file... He is using a keyword wich is often use...
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Expression request
Hi Guys, I tried to stay away from After Effects and concentrate on sound - but I have failed! I am hopelessly addicted to AE - there is no turning back! I have a question about expressions. I have...
View ArticleHow to create a simple bobbing up and down motion expression?
Hi, I have a 3D object that I want to continuously bob up and down but I'm having trouble finding an expression to do this. I would use wiggle on the Z except wiggle creates random motion and I need...
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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....
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Expression Selector - Get range from Range Selector
What I'm trying to achieve should be pretty simple but I get my head spinning on Expression Selector and for some reasons I cannot understand it, so I’m here hoping for a pro help In a first animator...
View ArticleKeeping Exponential Scale "live" with expressions
Is there a way to replicate the Exponential Scale via expression? As you know, once you run the animation assistant, the keyframes are locked down and if I need to change the start or end values, I...
View ArticleReferencing the expression of another layer
i have a somewhat lengthy expression that will be applied to all transform properties of all layers in a project. i would like to be able to easily update this expression and have that update ripple...
View ArticleBlinking Cursor
I have been using an expression for blinking cursor text but wanted to see if it can be enhanced. Here is the expression that I used Apply to the Text Source of a text layeradd a slider controls to...
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Applying an expression
I have been having this error whilst trying to apply expressions both by typing in expressions and also by using iExpressions. AE CC After pressing OK it says contact support but I thought I would post...
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 ArticleAnalog Clock
Hi, Im making an analog clock with a minute, second and hour handle. hey shall rotate properly relative to each other. Its my first time using expressions and Im a bit lost. I want the time to speed...
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 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...
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