follow a leader with delay
hi i have bunch of layers all distributed in z space.All in a row.So,they have all differenent position data.Now the first layer starts to move towards the camera.After a specific time i.e 1.5 secs i...
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Always scale layer from comp center (not layer anchor point)
Usually if I want to scale a layer from any place other than it's center, there are two ways I do it: 1) Parent that layer to a null, then scale that null. (which is workable, but it adds another layer...
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 ArticleAccepts Lights+Shadows via expression or Script
Hi does anybody know an expression/script to turn on/off the above mentioned properties.That would be quite useful. cheers
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 ArticleRandomly rotate layer in specific increments
The random(x) expression is simple enough to randomly rotate a layer to any angle, but what if I want that angle to be to the nearest 45 degrees? So my layer would randomly rotate to any of the...
View Articlealign layers along the x-axis
Hi how can i align the x axis of all layers along the blue line in this picture via expression?basically the x-axis points then towards to the middle of the Comp. <a...
View Articlecreate a DNA String/stair out of layers via expression
hi i've got a comp with 2x 25 3d layers.i'd like to create a spiral stair with this layers. let's say i'd like to have a ring of 5 layers and offset all 25 layers in the y axis (layer's height)...
View ArticleCustom Lensflare Expression
Hi i'm creating an own lensfare.I have created all elements and i'm struggling with the position expression of the iris elements.Can anyone point me in the right direction how to create the following...
View ArticleTime Remap Expression
hi there I'm doing an Airport destination panel animation.I've got a Composition called 'Flip' with Time Remap enabled.Here takes place the whole 'fliping' animation. This comp has got a Text Layer...
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 ArticleLayers in a comp
Here's a really quick question for you expressions maestros: I'd love to make an expression which returns the number of layers in the comp. Can anyone help me do this? Thanks in advance for taking the...
View ArticleCheckbox Control using Expressions
Hi all, I'm trying to control the Mask Layer property in the Colorama plugin to always select the current layer. What I've done is created a Checkbox Control effect on the current layer to dictate that...
View ArticleLink checkboxes.
Hi, In the project I am currently working on, there are some trouble with the flickering of lights on the footage. Now, there is a plugin that helps to reduce that. In order to get the max result we...
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 ArticleControl Layer in point of expression % Number Count
I have an expression that Dan Ebberts created for number counting with a percentage sign beginCount = 0;stopCount = 100; beginTime = 0; // start counting at time = 0countDur = 4; // count for 4...
View ArticleConverting comp time into decimal time?
I'm needing to caption some web movies, but Flash's DFXP format likes decimal time for in/out points. Any clever math to convert the current comp timebase (23.976, 29.97, frames, etc) to a base10 decimal?
View ArticleAdjust the amount of Mocha stabilize?
I have a couple shots that Mocha (and the awesome MochaImport script) has beautifully stabilized. However, it's a little too rock solid. Is there someway to craft an expression that can dial back the...
View ArticleHow to get the footage's current frame number in expression?
There are 2 layers.One is text layer,one is sequence layer.Footage has begun from the 20th frame.Therefore, the number of composition's current frame number and footage's frame number has shifted. I...
View ArticleComplex Scale Expression help
Hey guys,I'm trying to create an effect using an expression because I want to apply this to multiple layers.Basically what I want to achieve might be very simple, but I just can't figure it out- I'm...
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