After Effects

I am creating a setup in after effects where I want to change a position according to a slider and dropdown values. Using below expression for the same mDrop = comp("Character Builder").layer("Body Type").effect("Body Type")("Menu");s = thisComp.layer("Turn Body & Head").effect("Turn Body")("Slider");x = transform.position[0];y = transform.position[1];[x,y];if (s == 0 && mDrop == 1) {[x,y]}else if (s == 1 && mDrop == 1) {[x-110,y-11]}else if (s == 2 && mDrop == 1) {[x-325,y]}else if (s == 3 && mDrop == 1) {[x-526,y-94.5]}else if (s == 4 && mDrop == 1) {[x-598.,y-106.1]}else if (s == -4 && mDrop == 1) {[x-598.,y-106.1]}else if (s == -3 && mDrop == 1) {[x-495,y-79]}else if (s == -2 && mDrop == 1) {[x-299,y]}else if (s == -1 && mDrop == 1) {[x-71,y-14]}else if (s == 1 && mDrop == 2) {[x-41.5,y+62.5]}There will be more dropdown values till 5 and I want to change the postion if mentioned slider and drop

Hello, I'm trying to remove the black background from this particle stock footage using the blend mode add or screen. I tried everything precomposing, using the 2 blending modes and it's not working... In other projects the blending mode works fine on these footage. But the problem is just with this one... Here's a screenshot of my timeline 

Hi guys, I'm trying to find a way to have a line waving and wiggling, at random, but one end of the line is still, or fixed in place. Imagine a string tied to something, and blowing in the wind. Everything I find seems to make the whole line wave/wiggle. Any ideas? Thanks guys!Max

I need a slider to adjust the X position of the middle key frames.I've looked online and tried lots of expressions with no success. I have created a split screen template for premiere pro but need the user to be able to adjust the x position of the footage when its in the split screen stage. One position for all won't work as the focal point on each footage might be slightly different. If a slider could offset or move the two keyframes in the middle that would be great and keep the easing applied would be a real win. Hopefully the pic helps show what I mean. 

Hello guys!Thank you for your attention to this post. I am new to scripting in AE, but I would be really thankful if you help me with one script.The issue is that I am working with many layers and comps and it takes a bit time to select all layers in current comp and turn on continuity, motion blur on all layers and lock and turn on multiply mode only first layer. These are steps for all comps and script would save so much time for me...I've included 2 screens before and after I do these steps manually.

I am using a project using particular 15.1.8 when I use migrate for trapcode version particular 17 or higher. the after effect frame preview is too long to preview one frame and the particle is not showing.I have tried many ways like reducing resolution to 1/4 or clearing cache, turning off mfr, reinstalling after effects but it still doesn't work.It work normal when use trapcode particular 16 go downneed help to fix it. thanksmy requirements:theadripper 3995 wx / 3060/ 128 gb ecc

Is there as such one, and where, a list of currently implemented features in the Advanced3D renderer?I just noticed, that direction of the normals in GLB files is ignored (or is it?), at least a single-sided model in GLB Validifier renders as double-sided in AFX. Earlier, I already posted problems with scene lighting, as 3D layers use completely different shading than 3D objects, and since changes in A3D renderer, there is no longer an option to ignore lights. Also, impossible to color correct 3D layers directly, in no other way than via Calculations filter. No depth-compositing options. Would be nice to know (1) what else we can/can't do, and (2) what features are planned for the upcoming AFX releases. Otherwise, it is impossible to plan a production pipeline for compositing and all the R&D goes to standstill, and we'd be forced to abandon CC subscription completely and consider alternatives.

Hello I'de like to report two issues I have with the new UIs since AE 2022.  1. THe overcomplicated bounding box that is too big, has too many things going on and is disrupting my work flow as an animator that works with a lot of detail and 2.5D objects. Refer image attached.   2. The Camera Orbit is unpredictable and moves away from POI. Refer attached images  This is why I prefer to use the 2019 version.  Would LOVE to have at least the option to switch between "classic"  and new controls so that I can work on the latest versions of AE, now that 2019 is no longer issued.I have been working on this software for 15+ years, and I hate to have to deal with these kind of issues at this stage.  Thank You!  

I've often had the issue lately that After Effects projects will get stuck when opening. The blue progress bar is always stuck at 97% or 99% when opening. Sometimes after an hour it's still stuck at 99%, even though they aren't complicated projects.  It's very random though. Sometimes they do open, sometimes they don't.One thing I did notice is that all these files are in Dropbox, and when I drag the folder to my desktop I have no issues opening these files. My colleagues can open these exact same After Effect project files in their Dropbox though. Anyone know how to fix this? 

Kind of tricky to explain. But the gyst is that I have a drone shot that gets wider as it pulls away. And in that shot I need a scoreboard light to flash on for 2-3 seconds, then flash off. What would be the best way to go about doing this?

Hello Adobe Community, I'm encountering an issue with Adobe After Effects when working with imported AI (Adobe Illustrator) files. Even after importing the AI file as a composition, I'm having difficulty accessing the individual vector path properties of the layers within After Effects.As far as I understand, AI layers are treated as vectors by default in After Effects. But I am not able to see 'path' property until I convet it into shape in after effects. This means AE is treating imported AI files as raster images?Thank you!

Well i dont know whats wrong with my after effects2021 or its about my mid-low spec laptop but whenever i upload avatar the last airbender clip which is mov eventho vector quality is pretty nice in my "movies" app or litteraly any video player before i import ae right after importing  vectors are getting cracked/pixelated(especially when they talk) its original one in my player⬇️  and this one in after effects (doesnt matter if i delete adjustment layers or anything it looks this way always)⬇️  Just zoom to girls mouth in both photos...PREVIEW AND COMP SET TO FULL. Quality and sample is in "line" one6gb ram with athlon gold (render takes around 10-15 min for 30sec clip i dont really add lots of adj layers tho) if someone could help me i would be greateful🫶🏽🙌 

GoodGood day everyone I've encountered a problem where I can't stretch my composition to make it fill my screen while Simple Choker is applied on a composition. 

all the keyframes were selected, all set to easy ease, made sure to select the speed graph (not the value graph). I'm trying to see the curves.

Hi! I've been trying to work out how to create a racing leaderboard in after effects that's driven by a CSV (an image of this is shown below). The sheet below has the following columns:P1: a random racer's position in the orderP2: another random racer (we'll ignore them for the time being)SecInt: conversion of minutes, seconds, and milliseconds to decimal seconds The racer positions are meant to be displayed using a text box, and I want it to ease every time there's an overtake (as indicated by the times on the timer). I wrote a bunch of code that was borrowed from one of my previous projects, but I can't seem to make it work. Here's the code I have right now inside the source text of P1's position:OT = footage("Placements.csv"); genData = footage("General Data.csv"); var numbering = ?; // This must be manually set! var rowNum = 1; var rowCount = genData.dataValue([1, 8]); var output; function easeTo (A, B, C, D) { var output = ease(time, A, B, C, D); return Math.round(

Hi All. I have a problem with an animator. I am trying to change the expression of one of the properties via scripting, and I get the error: "Can not “set expression” with this property, because the property or a parent property is hidden."However, the animator was made by script and I could apply an expression at the time that I made it. If I make a new one, I also can change it.Is there anything I could do to make the animator not be "hidden" anymore? I am not even sure what this "hidden" is.

im using windows on adobe after effect, using a keyboard shortcut; page up and down isn't working for me, i don't understand why, if there is way to use this shortcut where can i find it on after effects

After I create a 3D Camera Tracker Solve I get no bullseyes target, but I can see all the tracker points. When I right click to create the "Create Text and Camera" I also get nothing no Text or Text field. I've been following several tutorials to the "T" and I still get nothing. What's strange is this was working fine last month when I was using the Creative Cloud trail free for 30 days. On further trail and error I noticed something very, very weird. I noticed after I made the "Text and Camera" there was a  red pixel blinking within the triangulation of the 3 points. I zoomed in all the way to 1600% into the red blinking pixel and noticed it was the Text field's Cursor. When I inspect the Text layer's "Scale" it stated that the Text is already sized at 3000. WTF? Even zoomed in at 1600% it's only the size of my pinky finger nail. If I enter a ridiculous Size amount such as 1,000,000 I can finally see it on the screen and to top it off the 3D orientation is totally off from the pl

I just got after effects and when i import a video to edit it, its just a black screen and i dont know what to do.

Bonjour,J'ai créé un script avec Chat GPT pour ajouter une propriété Réduire les tracés (TrimPath), mais cela ne fonctionne pas.J'obtiens un message :  Voici le code :// Check if a shape layer is selected if (app.project.activeItem instanceof CompItem && app.project.activeItem.selectedLayers.length > 0) { var selectedLayer = app.project.activeItem.selectedLayers[0]; // Check if the selected layer is a shape layer if (selectedLayer instanceof ShapeLayer) { // Create a new shape var newShape = new Shape(); // Create a trim path var trimPath = new ShapeTrimPath(); // Add trim path to the shape newShape.property("ADBE Root Vectors Group").addProperty("ADBE Vector Shape - Group").addProperty(trimPath); // Add the shape to the layer selectedLayer.property("ADBE Root Vectors Group").addProperty(newShape); alert("Trim Paths property added to the selected

 can anyone solve my problem 

Hi. I'm a beginner AE user, so forgive me if I ask about obvious things. My AE version 24.1 (Windows) crashes every time I try to open a file from Illustrator (about 2GB). I'm not sure if it's due to the file size or any other factors. So far, I've reset preferences, cleared the cache, and saved the AI file with different options. Unfortunately, without success. Does anyone have similar experiences and any advice?

Pessoal!Quando eu crio uma câmera, ela automaticamente cria um icone de 3 pontas no 3D!Essa opção eu consigo tirar? ou não? 

In this simple script, I'm adding a Gaussian blur to a layer with a value of 1. But my question is, can you add an effect to a layer but hide the effect controls via scripting? Eventually, I would map the controls to a custom slider or UI, but before I got that deep into things, I was curious if it's even possible to hide effect(s) in the Effects Control Panel.  Here's the simple code that I have: // Apply Gaussian Blur effect with a value of 1 to selected layers// Get the active compositionvar comp = app.project.activeItem;// Check if the active item is a compositionif (comp instanceof CompItem) {// Get the selected layersvar selectedLayers = comp.selectedLayers;// Loop through the selected layersfor (var i = 0; i < selectedLayers.length; i++) {var layer = selectedLayers[i];// Create a new Gaussian Blur effectvar gaussianBlur = layer.Effects.addProperty("ADBE Gaussian Blur 2");// Set the blurriness value to 1gaussianBlur.property("Blurriness").setValue(1);}} else {al