object position controlled by time
So, i want to control the position of a white box by using expressions because i can't use keyframes as i want (or i'm just stupid). I already have a = thisComp.layer("White box").effect("Sound...
View Articlemask follows track point
I am trying to have an elliptical mask path follow a point that was motion tracked. how can i attach the center point of that mask (not the layer) to follow the tracked point? I've tried Nulls but...
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Orient to Camera Plus
Is there a way to keep a 3d layer always square to the camera, without any rotation? Normal 'Orient to camera' rotates the layers wildly. I want to achieve the look of the "Parallel to Cam Always"...
View ArticleExpression with delay
Hi, I'm a nooby when it comes to expression, so can anyone please help me with how I can create a certain expression? I think it's quite simple. I've got 2 layers. One layer has an animation (leader)...
View ArticleIncrement value with layer number
Hi, I need to increment a value in the layer, based on the number of layers in the comp. Something like layer 1 has a blur value of 10, layer 2 of 20 and if duplicate a layer it automatically has a...
View ArticleHelp with 3D Layer Position Expression
Hi All, I do hope some one can help me – I have been looking and trying to solve this expression problem I have run in to - I only have limited expression knowledge. I need to move a layer in 3D space,...
View ArticleAutomated carussel gallery
Hey guys! Because I'm not very familiar with all the possibilities of AE, i thought I'll find someone here who could give me guidelines/tips. Here we go: We will have approximately 80-100 pictures with...
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AE Expression for extending mechanical arm?
Hello I am pretty sure you can do this but I cant make it work....Basically I want to make a mechanical extension arm kind of like this But without the boxing glove.... I have been messing around with...
View ArticleExpression needed!! Any help appreciated. Using audio converted keyframes
Hi all, I'm hoping this isn't to much of a complicated issue. I use after effects regularly but the expression stuff does have me baffled. I can convert the audio to keyframes with out an issue. What...
View ArticleFade out on every keyframe
Another newbie question.Tried this expression on a layers opacity: d = Math.abs(time -transform.position.nearestKey(time).time);easeOut(d, 100, 0) The idea was to make the layers opacity go from 100%...
View Article"No active camera" error
Ran into this problem tonight with a couple expressions I've used in the past in CS3+. My scene has 1 camera. It it's set to active and the eyeball is on and its in/out is the length of my comp. Is...
View ArticleCreating an expression to drive a Gain Reduction Meter
Hi everyone, I am faced with a bit of a conundrum, and would appreciate some help from the collective wisdom here. Presently I am making an audio compressor animation for instructional...
View ArticleIs it possible to link entire effects on multiple clips?
I have a music video that I edited in Premiere and brought into AE CS5, I have multiple clips that are the same shot, but in different places in the timeline, so some effects, like Colorista, and Looks...
View ArticleAccess Properties of a Layer Inside a Precomp
First time visiting these forums but they look like a super helpful place so any response is awesome. I'm trying to save myself some headache by creating one animation ("CircleIcon") and then using it...
View ArticleSettings that affect sampleImage()
I have a script that uses sampleImage to find whether there is any visible content within the composition (the script adds a layer and applys sampleImage to it). Somebody who is using the script is...
View ArticleAfter Affects Expressions
Which expression can I use to randomize two different colors?
View ArticleTrack nested child layer's position
Hi, I have a Main Comp with a layer named 'Controller'.I have several 2d layers parented to this controller.Now,i need to precompose two of them.let's say this precomposition of these two layers is...
View ArticleHow do I find where a Pick Whip Link goes
I've long ago created a bunch of pick whip relationships in a project, and can no longer find where the links go. If I look at the code it says content("Ellipse 1").transform.scale But I have about...
View ArticleDepth of Field expression
Hi i've got a comp with 70 3d layers.They are all arranged in a grid in the x+z axes .Distance between each layer is 3600Px.The camera is parented to a null called"Cam_control".Basically,the camera...
View Articlescale expression
Hi i've got a 3d comp splitted into pieces with i.e 10 different masks.I then used a script to separate all mask into its own layer.So,i basically have now 10 layers that form this comp now. when i now...
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