How to start writing expressions for AE? - I don't know how to code

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July 9, 2024
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I want to start automating some processes and just be a little more free within AE without relying on chatgpt code or asking for specific expressions any time I need one - I realise this might come accross as a wider 'how do I start coding' question, but its more in specific relation to AE, that I'm interested to learn, if that makes a difference. Thanks!

A

AE-Wizard

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You can also check out https://www.plainlyvideos.com/after-effects-expressions-library

It's a free library of expressions that you can use as a head start and build more complex expressions later on. Also +1 for Animoplex. Ukramedia is also great.

Mathias Moehl

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On aescripts there is the (paid) book "The Power of Expressions". Also, if you prefer to work with a decent. collection of ready to use expressions instead or in addition to coding your own ones, my (paid) extension iExpressions could be helpful. We have a 25% discount until Friday.

iExpressions can also serve as a library to collect and manage your own expressions - and it even creates user interfaces for them. See this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4aUzMYjPI8

Mathias Möhl - Developer of tools like BeatEdit and Automation Blocks for Premiere Pro and After Effects