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aligning box using expressions
Hi
I have 2 lines moving over a comp. One moves only on the x-axis, the other only on the y. Therefore, at all times, there is an intersection point between the 2 lines. Imagine something like the cross-hairs of a sniper’s rifle. I would like a small box to always align its centre-point (anchor) to the intersection point of the two lines. Any ideas?
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X=thisComp.layer(“Line Vertical”).position[0];
Y=thisComp.layer(“Line Horizontal”).position[1];[X,Y]
Apply this simple expression to the position property of your box.
Mylenium
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Many thanks M, I see the principle of it. And thanks for your recent tutorials, they are prompting me to explore C4D.
Also, often I see a 3D shape ‘appearing’ as though a 3D mask is wiping on it’s separate surfaces, but the whole leading edge of the mask/wipe is glittering/glowing/sparkling. Is this done in AE or a 3D app?
Cheers
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I wouldn’t bother doing this stuff in 3D. Usually you have much more control in compositing by aligning masks and tweaking parameters.
Mylenium
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