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Mike_Abbott
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Mike_Abbott
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‎Nov 08, 2019
05:31 AM
1 Upvote
Control drag in AE on Windows, Command on Mac. Also hold shift to constrain proportions.
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‎Nov 08, 2019
05:22 AM
Yes - an adjustment layer.
Layer menu > New > Adjustment layer. Apply your effects to that layer and they will affect the layers below.
While this is a good approach in many cases, it may not be the best option every time. Another option would be to pre-compose your layers and apply the effect(s) to that pre-comp layer.
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‎Oct 25, 2019
09:10 AM
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Also: Go into your Composition settings and check that you haven't accidently set up a composition with non-square pixels. Look at the 'pixel aspect ratio' menu in the Composition settings dialog.
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‎Oct 25, 2019
03:02 AM
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Probably the first thing for you to look at is animating the 'Bulge' Effect. Find it in the Effects menu.
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‎Oct 24, 2019
03:55 AM
Here's one, of many, options:
Apply the extract effect to your footage layer. Set the 'black point' value to a high number, fine tune with black softness.
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‎Oct 22, 2019
02:49 PM
This is actually a little tricky, but here is a basic solution:
Set your font to the size you want it to be when it's at "120%" size - ie 'at the top of it's bounce'
Set up your text animator / range selector as below:
Scale: 100% , 0%
Range selector > Advanced:
Units: index
Shape: ramp up
Ease low: 100%
Range selector:
Start : 0
End : 1
Offset : animate this from -1 to the number of characters in your word
Duplicate Anmator 1 to get Animator 2 below it. In animator 2 modify the settings as follows:
Scale: 100% , 83%
Range selector > Advanced:
Shape: ramp down
Ease low: 0%
Ease high : 100%
Range selector:
Offset : drag your two keyframes down the timeline so they are approximately '1 character' later in time than animator 1.
Easy, hey? : )
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‎Oct 22, 2019
09:55 AM
"Did I press some key when I wasn't aware of it?"
Yes : ) In the import dialog you'll find a "Create Composition" check box. You've got that selected. Unselect it.
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‎Oct 22, 2019
09:38 AM
2 Upvotes
I thought you might be about to ask that ; ) Yes there is... you want to use a 'linear interpolation' expression. It maps one range of values to another. You can find it under the expression language reference menu - the black triangle in the white circle just to the right of the pickwhip. Go to interpolation > and the second entry. You'll get:
linear(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
in common written form: "As 'something' goes from min value to max value, I want to go from value 1 to value 2"
You need to replace these placeholder values. So look at your audio levels in the graph editor and decide on the min and max values you want to use. From your video maybe 5 min and 25 max.
So here's your expression:
audioAmp = thisComp.layer("Audio Amplitude").effect("Both Channels")("Slider"); linear(audioAmp, 5, 25, 40, 100)
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‎Oct 22, 2019
09:12 AM
Because it is not needed : )
Opacity is a one dimensional property - it is driven by one number. [temp, temp] is used where you are taking a one dimensional property and need to apply it to a two dimensional property such as scale, which has (typically) two values - x scale and y scale.
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‎Oct 08, 2019
07:08 AM
",,,Motion blur doesn't help, as the camera movment isn't fast enough to show any sort of blur." Just in case you're not aware of it, you can adjust the amount of motion blur applied to a comp: Menu: Composition > Composition settings. Advanced tab: try up to 720 in the shutter angle property.
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‎Oct 07, 2019
01:40 PM
Glad to hear you got it sorted.
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‎Oct 04, 2019
03:22 PM
In the top left corner of the Composition window, between the colour chip and the word 'Composition', is a padlock symbol. Check it isn't 'closed'. If it is - click on it.
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‎Oct 04, 2019
09:58 AM
2 Upvotes
Solution 1: Duplicate your layer. On the top layer remove the keylight effect. I can see you already have a mask for the 'Doremon' object. Use this to mask out the upper layer. Solution 2: In the Keylight effect scroll down until you see the 'Inside mask' section. Select the mask you have from the 'Inside Mask' menu.
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‎Oct 03, 2019
05:49 AM
2 Upvotes
Even better - just add your vote to this one: https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911311-after-effects/suggestions/33836614-label-colors-for-keyframes
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‎Oct 03, 2019
01:55 AM
OK - I can see where the confusion is - I think : ) The anchor point you're seeing is the shape layer anchor point. This is centred on the bounding box of the shape layer - and therefore is radially off centre on these low-arm-count odd numbered polystars. However, having drawn the polystar go back to the selection tool and click on the 'Polystar 1' group. This will highlight the group anchor point - which is radially centred. It's just that this group anchor point is not typically visible - you're typically lookng at the layer anchor point. Does that help?
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‎Oct 02, 2019
04:11 PM
How about this expression on the position property of your light: N = thisComp.layer("Motion Path 1 Null"); N.toWorld([0,0,0])
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‎Oct 02, 2019
03:19 PM
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‎Oct 02, 2019
03:13 PM
Having looked at this afresh, I now understand what you're referring to. If you create a 3 point star the group centre point is set to the centre of the bounding box - not the geometric centre of the star. Am I understanding your point correctly?
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‎Oct 02, 2019
03:03 PM
As I think you realise - you can have multiple layers of transform in a shape layer. The shape path itself - probably called 'Polystar Path 1' in this case - can have a position offset. That sits within a shape group - probably called 'Polystar 1' which can have its own transform, and that sits within the shape layer which has it's own transform.
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:57 PM
1 Upvote
See if there is anything under: Animation prsets > Transitions - Dissolves that suits. I'm signing off now - it's the end of the day in my location on the globe : ) I hope this has helped, but if not I'm sure one of my colleagues will follow up...
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:54 PM
1 Upvote
Sorry - should have said that the Photoshop text needs to be imported as a Photoshop layer - not a png as you have.
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:42 PM
1 Upvote
Layer > Create > Convert to Editable text. It may not be a perfect conversion, but it may get you started.
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:41 PM
1 Upvote
...but if the text was created in Photoshop, you could try selecting the layer and using the menu command:
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:40 PM
1 Upvote
To use a text animator - yes.
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:37 PM
1 Upvote
Text effects are for actual text you've created with the text tool in After Effects. It looks like you are trying to apply a text animator to an image of text. That won't work.
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:26 PM
Nothing more than a very minor typo in a reply full of usefuil info for you - but: 0.04 seconds I think : )
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:20 PM
1 Upvote
I think you may need to post a screen shot of your timeline - pointing out what the issue is. Text animators are different to effects. The former doesn't therefore have a fx switch. They do, however, have eye balls to switch off the visibility of the effect. Look for the eyball in line with 'Animator 1' or some such.
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‎Oct 01, 2019
04:11 PM
In what way do you think 'it's not correct' ?
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‎Aug 16, 2019
03:42 AM
Just extend your image in Photoshop on all sides before you bring it into After Effects. Motion tile isn't the right approach for this.
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