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Sunday, March 04, 2012

Expression Shorts - Auto Layer Offset 2D part 1

David Torno | 03/04- 02:21 PM

Automatically offset your layers with a master controller null.

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This week I show you how to have a layer automatically offset itself on the X, Y axis as well as it’s rotation value. All of this is controlled via a master control null for ease of use.

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Expression Shorts - Swinging Motion - Math.sin() part 2

David Torno | 02/25- 11:44 PM

Swinging motion with a little extra character.

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For part 2 of Swinging Motion, I’m gonna step it up a notch and show you how to add a little more character to the Pendulum setup by loosening it up to mimic a string or lamp pull chain swinging.

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Expression Shorts - Swinging Motion - Math.sin() part 1

David Torno | 02/25- 11:34 PM

Create swinging as well as circular motion via Math.sin().

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This Expression Shorts episode, explores Math.sin() in greater detail. In this part 1 episode I show you how to create pendulum style motion, swinging style motion with decay, and circular motion. This weeks short happens to be not so short so I’ve created two parts and have included multiple code breakdowns. So get ready to learn some handy code.

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Expression Shorts - Trigger Event Based On Layer’s Speed

David Torno | 02/18- 07:25 PM

Use one layer’s speed to trigger another layer event or animation.

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In this episode we look at how how fast a layer is moving by using the property expression, “speed” and then use that information to trigger an event on another layer.

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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Expression Shorts - Wiggle Only One Direction

David Torno | 02/12- 01:54 AM

Wiggle a multi-dimensional property in only one direction.

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The most popular After Effects expression that nearly EVERYONE uses or at the very least,  has used once in their life, has a nack for confusing some users when they only want it to effect just one direction. This solution, has been around for a long time and I figured I’d add my explanation to the mix as well.

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Sunday, February 05, 2012

Expression Shorts - Numerical Readout

David Torno | 02/05- 10:17 AM

Create numerical readouts for use in HUD style graphics.

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With this Expression, I will show you how to feed numerical property information into a Text layer. Great for HUD numerical readouts that show coordinates or just various position info.

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Expression Shorts - Random Words Cycle

David Torno | 01/28- 07:44 PM

Create a text layer that randomly cycles through words.

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Learn how to make a text layer randomly cycle through an array of words that you assign it. Great for random HUD info, background filler, etc…

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Expression Shorts - Auto Fade Layer

David Torno | 01/22- 06:42 PM

Automatically fade a layer up and down without keyframes.

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(CODE UPDATED 3/25 See article for updates)  Learn how to fade a layer up and down without using keyframes. The cool part is that you can change the in/out points of your layer and it’ll adjust accordingly.

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