Parsing 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 ArticleNoob Question: Move a layer in the opposite direction of a different animated...
So say that I have an icon that I animate on the Y-axis +40px, but instead of trying to hand key the other layer each time, is there an expression I can write to have the other layer move in the...
View ArticleWhat's new with CC expressions?
Just curious if there's any new controls exposed to expressions in AE CC? Has there been any change in expression performance?
View Articleusing ActionScript to specify settings in the Hue/Saturation Effect
Hi there, I have been trying to write a little action script that sets up a bunch of defaults in the Hue Saturation plug-in but can only get so far. The syntax either falls over or I am missing...
View ArticleAnimate a Blur Letter-by-Letter
So I've just learned about creating an expression selector, but I know absolutely nothing about writing code for expressions. What I want to achieve is this: I have a paragraph of text filling the...
View Articlehow do you vibrate a layer while moving it on a mask path????
I want to vibrate a picture while moving it. Im using a mask path to move it. But i dont know how i can vibrate it while moving. Can some one help me please???
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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....
View ArticleTrying 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 ArticleHave timecode reset at layer marker.
Hey guys. I've been fiddling around with expressions for a bit but I can't get past this one. Basically I need to create an expression which has a timecode counting up (minutes, seconds and frames)....
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 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 ArticleAeRender does not recognize expressions in .txt files. How to solve this issue?
Hello. We're experiencing some problems with AE render engine. I searched this across the web but found no solution. We're a large video publishing company and we publish same videos with changed...
View ArticleHow to resize the text field through the expression?
It is necessary that another layer was at 150 pixels to the right of the right side of the text field.
View ArticleExpression on curve effect property
Hi, I'd like in my script to add an expression on a curve effect and it seems not supported. Here is a snippet to demonstrate my problem :...
View ArticleMath.pow(Math.E, time)
Hi folks! The expression "Math.pow( Math.E, time )" keeps giving me a "divide by zero" error. This seems to be similar to problems others have had, but the other solutions don't quite work in my case,...
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 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 ArticleExpression at a specific time
Hi, when I apply an expression it starts from the beginning of the composition, but if I want to start it, for example, after 10 seconds, how can I? Sorry for my english.
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toComp is not working correctly for Particular and Element 3d (pics included...
So, Im using AE CS6. The two plugins concerned are Element 3d and Trapcode Particular.Im going to include alot of information since I'm not sure what would come in handy to know to solve this. 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...
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