Expressions Optimization
I use a lot of expressions - to a point where I sometimes get stack overrun errors in renders, and other glitches. I am wondering if anyone has advice for optimizing expressions and reducing the amount...
View ArticleInverse Opacity
I have two layers. I want one to be on while the other is off. Neither one can be visible at the same time. But one of them always has to be visible. I came up with a pretty simple expression to make...
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...
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 Articleput null in camera point of interest with parenting
hi is there an expression i can use to put a null layer in the Camera point of interrest all the time?i try'd toworld(Camera.pointofinterest) but its not comming out right. thanks
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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 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 ArticleHow do I roll a ball along both x and y axis?
I am trying to roll a 2D ball in 3D space that only moves on the x and y axis through a maze. I would like it to be rotating 360 degrees based on the curcumference so it looks like it is rolling no...
View ArticleExpression that changes y-position continuously?
How do I write an expression that moves my layer continuously in the y-axis 10 pixels each frame?
View ArticlePossible to store a variable in one comp and accessible to all other comps.
Hi There, This question is mainly for architectural reasons. Is there a way within the After Effects project file, to declare a global variable that is accessible to all comps? I want to simply...
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...
View ArticleLoop Composition creates flicker effect
I try to loop a composition within an other and used "Zeitverzerrung" (Time Warp) on this Composition. I added the Expression loopOut(type="cylce"). The Loop works fine but at the time of the second...
View ArticleFont Size Expression
I need an expression that would automatically change the font size based on how many characters are typed in. The goal is to fit multi-line text into a bounding box as it's read from the external text...
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 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...
View ArticleMaking the wheels of a car roll right
I have a photo of a car with the wheels separated, and I want to find an expression or something that will help make the wheels look like they are rotating at the right speed. Any suggestions? I have...
View ArticleParsing number text string to numeric value
If I have the number "5" as a text layer, how can I get another text layer to read that number, and then add another number to it? This gives me "56". I want "11". temp =...
View Article4 digit random number
Hi guys, i would like to have a text layer that changes it´s 4-digit number everytime it´s duplicated. I found an expression that basically does that, but it also includes other values like "@" and...
View ArticleWhy aren't counter expressions working??
I've tried several Counter expressions, but none of them seem to work. I don't know if it's because they weredesigned for a different version or what,but every single one of them has onething or...
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...
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