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  • swap layer depth… is it possible?

    Posted by Calipoop on August 26, 2007 at 5:49 pm

    Hello folks. I have 4 layers, each one has animated opacity that goes from 100 to 0. Anytime a layer hits 100% opacity, I’d like it to be the top-most layer, i.e. index 1. This is easy to do in Flash, but I’m wondering if it’s even possible in AE?

    Thanks for the help!

    Calipoop replied 19 years, 1 month ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Mike Clasby

    August 26, 2007 at 6:55 pm

    I don’t think so. Maybe Dan will clarify. But…

    How about making the layers 3D, adding a camera (the default look like no camera is there, just a 2D setup) and then stack them in 3D space, say 1 pixel apart, then with a little if statement moving it toward the camera when it hits 100% opacity? It should work. Or maybe I’m crazy, just a thought.

    Basic If stuff on Dan’s site, here:

    https://www.motionscript.com/mastering-expressions/language-beginning-4.html

  • Calipoop

    August 26, 2007 at 7:12 pm

    intersting z-order idea… I’ll give it a shot, thanks!

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