(Simple?) expression request
I think this is "simple" but I'm very new to expressions, and any help appreciated. I have a group of subcomps that have an adjustment layer with an effect applied (DigiEffect's Damage, but the...
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Trying to automatically place and fill lower thirds triggered by comment markers
Hi, I'm currently trying to solve a workflow idea based on the idea of script Guru Dan Ebberts of creating automatic subtitles from speech transcription markers (here is his script which works great...
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 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 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 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...
View ArticleStoring a position value from the previous frame
Hey guys, So, I'm trying to assign the X value a null object had at the previous frame so I can continue to subtract a number from it cumulatively. I'm trying to assign it to a variable (prevframe)....
View ArticleLinking a 2D layer to a 3D layer
Ok, i've come to my limitation of expression skills. I've setuped a 3D composition, with various elements at various depths. One of this element is a Sun. I setuped a camera to do a pan inside my 3D...
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 Article(Simple?) expression request
I think this is "simple" but I'm very new to expressions, and any help appreciated. I have a group of subcomps that have an adjustment layer with an effect applied (DigiEffect's Damage, but the...
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 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...
View Articleexpression request
I've been askjing around to find out how a particular effect that I seen on numerous music video was created. No one could give me definitive answer, I even suggested maybe it was done by editing in...
View ArticleTriggering a random color change with audio amplitude?
Hey guys, I have a project I'm working on where I want the audio (specifically the bass hit in the song) to trigger a color change of the background's color. I am almost getting the desired effect, but...
View ArticleExpression help with time remapping
Hi I have a 25fps Precomp with an animation that changes on every frame. In the master comp I want to apply an expression to its time remap property so that it holds on each consecutive frame for a...
View ArticleFill Color Controller to change between colors overtime
Hi All, I'm using CS6 AE.. I have created a clapometer style animation that uses a colour controller and value/numbers controller to animate the hand from left to right of a semi circle. As the hand...
View Article(Simple?) expression request
I think this is "simple" but I'm very new to expressions, and any help appreciated. I have a group of subcomps that have an adjustment layer with an effect applied (DigiEffect's Damage, but the...
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 ArticleExpression for image replacement depending on text layer text.
Hello, i wanted to ask is it possible to replace image in composition depending on text layer text. I.E. text layer contains code ##34 and expression tells what kind of image should be placed depending...
View ArticleCan`t access to gradient colors in shape.
Hi.Trying to access to gradient colors using expression.I thought that I can access to them using array, something like this: thisComp.layer("Cubes").content("Group 1").content("Rectangle...
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