The Audio Levels value is probably a 2 element array, one for each channel (L+R).   Try this instead: layer.property("Audio").property("Audio Levels").setValue([1,1]);   ... View more

Fonts and colors in the ScriptUI elements are a hit and miss. Adobe has limited some of these functions from CC and on. I don't think you will be able to change much. Take a look at this post. Concerning the scrollbar, there is no way to add a scrollbar to a static text. You can however use the following options on a edittext field. multiline readonly scrolling So if you need a multiline, not-editable, with the scrollbar enabled text field, try this: myTextField = myWindow.add("edittext", undefined, "my text goes here \n in multiple lines", {multiline:true, readonly: true, scrolling: true}); Cheers. ... View more

While for/loop functions do not return focus to the main app, so it's better to use scheduleTask. Also the Warp Stabilizer effect is called "Warp Stabilizer VFX" in CC2018 So, having the above in mind, try the following code: var activeItem = app.project.activeItem; if (activeItem != null && activeItem instanceof CompItem) {   var theLayer = app.project.activeItem.selectedLayers[0];   var theEffect = theLayer.property("Effects").addProperty("Warp Stabilizer VFX");   theLayer.effect(1).property("Detailed Analysis").setValue(0);   var effect = theLayer.Effects.property(1);   function checkWarp() {     if (effect.property(11).name != "Auto-scale") {         app.cancelTask(loop);         alert("Stabilization Analysis Finished");     } // end if   } // end function   loop = app.scheduleTask("checkWarp()", 200, true); } // end if Hope this helps // Ελπίζω να βοήθησα. ... View more

As you can see from the chart below, the Apple ProRes codec has several standard presets, with very specific settings: The "ProRes 422 HQ" is a preset that utilizes a bitrate of 220Mb/s in a 4:2:2 sampling. In After Effects, make sure your composition is at 24fps and your imported .PNG sequence is also interpreted at 24fps. On export select the ProRes 422 HQ preset, progressive, and you will be totally fine. Cheers. ... View more

The description you supplied gives you the answer. Roving with the setRovingAtKey command works only on SPATIAL (that is, any kind of positional) values. For some reason Adobe does not allow you to rover any other type of value. The first thing that comes in mind is to use the app.executeCommand with the CommandID 3153 (Rove Across time) app.executeCommand(3153); This would have the exact same effect, as right-clicking the keyframe and selecting the "Rove Across Time" option. The second is a lot more complicated and dirty workaround. You will have to create a 3D null, and "transfer" the separate R,G,B values of the three keyframes of the color property in question to the X,Y,Z values of a Null's 3D position. Then, Rove the second keyframe of the Null's Position, mark the new frame where AE moved the keyframe in the timeline and finally, move the second Color keyframe to the same frame in time. In more detail, let's say you already have 3 keyframes set in a color property. Create a new 3D Null and: Create a new keyframe in the Null's 3D Position, in the same frame in the timeline as the first keyframe of your Color property, and copy the R,G and B value of the color property to the X,Y and Z values of Null's position, respectively. Do the same with the other 2 keyframes and their values. Then, Rove the second keyframe of the Null's position like so: app.project.item(1).layer("Null 1").transform.position.setRovingAtKey(2, true); Finally, set the second keyframe of your Color property to the same frame, as the second (roved) keyframe of the Null's Position and safely delete the Null. This "solution" is far from perfect. As I said, just a dirty work-around. I would stick with the app.executeCommand Hope these solutions help. ... View more

Of course you can: CompItem.renderer app.project.item(index).renderer Description The current rendering plug-in module to be used to render this composition, as set in the Advanced tab of the Composition Settings dialog box. Allowed values are the members of CompItem.renderers. Type: String; read/write In CC2018 the available renderers are: ADBE Advanced 3d = that's the "Classic 3D" renderer ADBE Ernst = this is the "Cinema 4D" renderer ADBE Picasso = this is the "Ray-traced 3D" renderer So you'll have to create a for-loop and iterate through all of your comps and set the renderer to "ADBE Advanced 3d" like so: curComp = app.project.activeItem; curComp.renderer = "ADBE Advanced 3d"; Hope this helps. ... View more

Have you tried checking the "Pin all edges" checkbox on the bulge effect ? ... View more

The 8 small rectangles on your composition, are handles that (besides other functions) show you the edges of the selected layer (anim_g1.png). You are hitting the edges of your layer, that's why it's being cut off. You can select the layer, Layer -> Precompose and select Move all attributes. This will create a new comp that includes the anim_g1.png and have the same size as your current comp. or You can load your anim_g1.png in Photoshop (make it a layer), and enlarge the canvas (let's say twice the size) and resave it. Hope this helps. ... View more

Matthew, your are thinking correctly but you're lacking the element of time. Try using the Echo effect. Create a single shape line with Wiggle Paths. No repeater. Just apply the "Echo" effect (Effects -> Time -> Echo) and try the following options: Echo Time (seconds) -0.085 Number of echoes: 10 Starting intensity: 1,00 Decay: 0,85 Echo Operator: Add Feel free to experiment with the settings. This is what I got  If you want to have more precise control over the wiggling, you can connect the path points of your shape to Nulls (with your path selected go to Window -> Create Nulls From Paths.jsx). You can then add a wiggle expression to the position of each null and control them separately. Hope this helps. ... View more

This is a quite a complex task you are trying to achieve and there is no, one-click solution. The hard way is to import the source .AI file into After Effects, convert it to a shape layer with "Create Shapes from Vector Layer" and if everything looks ok with the shape layer, copy every vertex coordinates of every shape in every group to your script and have your script rebuild the whole shape structure. If I were you, I would start by building a small intermediate tool to show me all the vertices of a shape and then copy/embed these vertices inside my script. Keep in mind that, except for the coordinates of each vertex you will also need the IN and OUT tangent values. So, if you have a path selected in the timeline (e.g. Shape Layer > Contents > Shape > Path 1 > Path) and run the code below in Extendscript, four prompts will pop-up revealing you all the necessary info to rebuild the selected shape. var vertex_text = ""; var inTangents_text = ""; var outTangents_text = ""; selectedPath = app.project.activeItem.selectedLayers[0].selectedProperties[0].path.value; for (var i=0; i < selectedPath.vertices.length; i++) {     vertex_text = vertex_text + "[" + selectedPath.vertices.toString() + "]";     inTangents_text = inTangents_text + "[" + selectedPath.inTangents.toString() + "]";     outTangents_text = outTangents_text + "[" + selectedPath.outTangents.toString() + "]";     if (i < selectedPath.vertices.length-1) { vertex_text += ","; inTangents_text += ","; outTangents_text += ","; } } // end for prompt("The coordinates of the "+i+" vertices of the selected path are: ", vertex_text); prompt("The inTangents of these vertices are: ", inTangents_text); prompt("The outTangents of these vertices are: ", outTangents_text); prompt("The selected path is: ", (selectedPath.closed?"closed":"open")); You can read about the Shape Object and how to create shapes in Extendscript here: http://docs.aenhancers.com/other/shape/?highlight=tangent If your shape is quite complex with merged paths etc. (like the reindeer example you mentioned) then you will have to recreate the whole group structure of the shape inside your script. The next step would be to streamline and automate the above process and start building your final script (adding groups, colors, outlines, merging paths). It is a difficult task, but with a lot of patience it's doable. ... View more

You're right. That's why I was skeptical about CC Particle II. This next solution is going to be a little tricky to set up. Let's start over: first create a Solid layer (do not make it a 3D layer) apply the CC Particle World on the timeline, twirl open the properties of the Solid layer you just created, twirl open the Effects, CC Particle Word and finally twirl open the Producer Now the difficult part. Unfortunately, the CC Particle World Producer's X,Y,Z, coordinates are based on a ratio of the producer's position in relation to the composition size. So we have to do a little bit of math to convert pixels to a ratio with expressions. Alt+click on the stopwatch in front of the Position X of the Producer, delete whatever is filled and copy/paste the following code: (thisComp.layer("Track Null 1").position[0]-(width/2))/width Do the same with the Producer Y: (thisComp.layer("Track Null 1").position[1]-(height/2))/width and the Producer Z: thisComp.layer("Track Null 1").position[2]/width All done. (this code works only if the Null you want to follow is named "Track Null 1". If you want to follow a different Null adjust the code accordingly) ... View more