Is there a way of grabbing the name of a shape layer without referring to it...
similar to 'thisLayer.name', is there a way of being able to grab the name of a shape layer without referring to it specifically? I'm wanting something like 'thisShape.name' rather than having to...
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...
View Articleglobal array variables? , transfer data from one layer expression to another
hi i have arrays in expression, but i have a problem, every time when i move effect point control(i need move it for my task) array update and erasing, but i need to save data from previous array...
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Delaying Expression
Hi,I wanted to delay the scaling that is driven by an expression over a control slider. As in a tutorial video i put -10 at the end of the expression, but i don’t yet get the wanted timing delay of 10...
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Expression to create even distances
Hi,i want to add a control value (220) to the x-pos of my layer. i want to define the x-positions of my layers automatically.My master layer, containing the initioal x-pos, has its x-pos at 320.Now for...
View ArticletoComp method on Puppet Pin position property returns bogus values
In trying to rig this girl character I've had a strange behaviour come up. I could work around it easily enough but it's getting to me that there's something I'm not understanding. My level of...
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 ArticleAdd a 0 in front of a number
Hello, I am using a simple expression to make a calendar, going from 1 to 31Until the number 10 i would like to display a 0 in front of the number.Unfortunately everything I am trying doesn't work....
View ArticleAudio triggering footage based on values
Hello, I've come across a video that I've come interested in understanding how it works... I'm pretty sure it has been done manually, and not with a template that you can drag a song and it would...
View ArticleHow to make a rubber effect like when you swipe between apps using 4 fingers...
Hey guys, So how to make a rubber effect like when you swipe between apps (first or last app) using 4 fingers on iPad iOS7 ? Any examples ? Thanks!Ivan
View ArticleScripting /Expressions in AE: Similar to Flash/ActionScript?
I think about learning AE, but I would like to get an overview about the Software, so that I can decide if it's suitable for what I am planning to do.I have little experience in Flash/ActionScript, but...
View ArticleExpression error using checkbox control
I'm trying, for the first time, to create an expression that controls a value depending on whether or not a keyed checkbox is on. This is my code. x = comp("overlay...
View ArticleGetting global coordinates from parented local coords.
I have a mocha tracked null. I child another null thats slightly offset in XY. Now the child's coordinates are relative to the parent. But how can I get the child's true position in the comp? This...
View ArticleSnappier Wiggle?
How would you make a wiggle expression that radically reduced the time between values? Like Wiggle that uses Exponential interpolation as inbetween values? So even though the pace would be something...
View Articlewiggle expression with stepped (not smooth) interpolation?
hi not sure if it's even a wiggle expression I'm after, but I'm wondering how to go about getting a series of random values that an object or parameter will jump to (rather than smoothly transition...
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 ArticleloopOut expression - bug - please confirm
Can somebody try this and confirm I'm not crazy. ******BUG******LoopOut and LoopIn do not cycle properly with Position property. Steps to reproduce bug:1. Create a composition at 960x5402. Create a...
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 ArticleLimit value range with expression?
Hi there, Is there a way to put a limit on value range when linking it to key-framed audio? My situation is that I want to link the Glow Intensity of one of my objects to the key-framed audio. The...
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