How to automate the length of a rectangle solid to a text layer ?!
How can I automate the length of a rectangle to be larger/smaller as a text layer is made longer or shorter. Example =...
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 ArticleSubtitle Expression
Hi First post! I have created subtitles on a corporate video using the Metadata created from premiere. Its working well with the expression: L = thisComp.layer("Thatcham_Corporate_Video WITH...
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 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 ArticleSynchronize native Text between several Comps
Hi, thirst thread here for me I would like to do this: In comp 1 I have a native AE text layer (one or more words).In comp 2 I also have a native text layer. And this text here should "follow" all...
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 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 Articleafter effect IK controlers
Hi every bodySorry for my english. how to controle easly alls IK controlers or null controlers of puppet in the final comp. To animate every characters in the final comp (every characters are in its...
View ArticleHow to make my expression to a preset?
Hi there, I have a question. Is it possible to make my expression to be a preset so I can use it again and again. If it's possible, how to build a control for he variable value inside the expression in...
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 start my bouncing effect at specific time?
I try to build an expression preset for bouncing effect. Here is my code: timeIn = effect("Start Time")("Slider");In = timeIn.value; timeOut = effect("End Time")("Slider");Out = timeOut.value freq =...
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 Articlecounting up $ numbers using expressions
Math.round(effect("Slider Control")("Slider"))/100I am counting up from 7.25 to 15.00 and have to manually add the $ mark and 00 at the end of the animation. The decimal place doesn't stay in place...
View ArticleHow to delay opacity following another layer
Hello All. I have 100+ layers that I would like to fade on in a delayed fashion following the manual opacity key frames set in a 'master' layer. Thus, each of the 100+ layers will incrementally fade on...
View ArticleAE expression for "length of text layer" for lower thirds nameplate
Hello everyone,Is there a way to measure the total width (and height) of a text layer, to automatically update the length (and height) of a shape layer? I produce web news segments with 7-15 lower...
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...
View Article3 parameters to one expression
How would i tell 3 parameters to use a single line of code? In this case the expresson is wiggle(x.x).
View ArticleSource Text Generated by Expression - Current Value?
I'm writing an expression to control the sourceText of a text layer based upon the length of another text layer. Part of the functionality is to only update the current layer text if there is a large...
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...
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