Questions tagged [after-effects-scripting]
Questions about using the After Effects scripting API using Adobe Extendscript. Do not use for questions that are about expressions, they are NOT the same thing.
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After Effects replace 3d layers in existing comp from new comp
i'm using the "run script" function in After Effects to run a .jsx, it creates a new comp that contains keyframed cameras and Nulls as 3D Objects. These Cameras and Nulls come from Blender.
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How do I make a numbered list in adobe after effects?
I need to make an animation with a numbered list. So that the squares with the text "Task 1, task 2 ..." move to the left and the first one disappears from the left, and then the next ...
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How to get the number of options in a drop-down list (After Effects script)?
I'm trying to create a script that randomly selects an option from a drop-down list.
For that I use a randomly generated number as the index of the set value. The issue is that if it tries to select ...
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After Effects: Add a Null to a point of two path's intersection
I'm looking to position a null at the intersection of two paths. I'm creating a bending elbow rig with irregular shapes, and I wanted to be able to place something in the crease of the elbow as it ...
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How do I clone layers in Adobe After Effects
Thanks in advance for your input.
First, I have a composition that has one square in it that has opacity and scale keyframe automations. This composition is named Square and is 25px by 25px.
Square ...
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FX Console plugin for After Effects not working on M1 Macs
The (very useful) VideoCopilot plugin FX Console doesn't appear to work with M1 Macs with After Effects CC 2022. Is there any workaround?
When you open the plugin in After Effects, this error appears ...
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After Effects: Moving Protected Areas from a parent compositions in time
I recently learned about the neat responsive design feature in after effects called "protected areas". While understanding the need and basic functionality of that feature, I am still ...
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Adobe premiere Pro or After effects: is there a way to to programmatically make cuts?
Wondering if there was a way to make an automated cuts programmatically (e.g.) show time ranges [0-1:00, 2:00-2:15, etc..]
If I have a 1 hour long video and I know by time code for each cut and wanted ...
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How to write an expression for the following [Pop In object]?
Pop In object (@ 17s)
I'm fairly new to Expressions, I'm trying to attain this effect with expressions. I tried using the inertial bounce code on the net
n = 0;
if (numKeys > 0){
n = nearestKey(...
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How to count datapoints in a JSON file with expressions in After Effects?
I load a JSON file with expressions in after effects. I need to know the number of datapoints in that JSON file for further processing.
How can i count (or index?) Them with expressions?
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How to Programmatically Create Video Template (from barchart racer to kpop line count)
I have seen tutorials on how to generate barchart racer animations programmatically using languages like Python, once you script it, next time, you just need to load the load and the animation will ...
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Rendering video with custom data provided by user
I want to create a website where the user could input some data like texts, images, and based on that the video that contains that data will be rendered and downloaded.
Is there any services that ...
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How to link multiple keys to different sliders in After Effects
I'm a newbie with After Effects expressions, I need help with link few keyframes to different sliders on Null.
I found this expression and its work with 2 keypoints.
if (numKeys > 1){
t1 = key(1)....
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Access a precomp as a CompItem not as an AV Layer
In this case, I am selecting a precomp in the timeline but the problem is that this code below returns the AVLayer object instead of a CompItem object. How can I select the layer but get it as ...
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How to change value in After Effects when passing marker
I am running into an issue where I want to change the value of my slider controller (just adding 1) each time it passes by a marker. This is my current code
if (marker.numKeys > 0) {
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