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Controlling FX in other comps, possible?
Hello expression masters,
My scenario: 30 + comps with 3D stroke applied (animated) these go in a main comp to form a master image. Is it possible to control the thickness and color without having to modify each comp individually?
I guess I could create a preset and then modify that. But I want to have immediate control over the animation.
Thanks for any help!
Best,
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6 Replies
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You could link all the Thickness parmeters to a single Slider Control (Effects > Expression Controls) and the Color parameters to a Color Control. I’d apply those controls to a null layer.
Dan
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Hi Dan, great news to hear that I can actually do it. Sorry for being a bit thick, but how do I actually link the comps to the slider, I can’t pickwhip in between comps right?
Thanks again!
/Kim
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You can. Try it. 🙂
Dan
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Oh my, I feel embarrassed now 🙂
Thanks for the help Dan. You saved the day!
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If getting the two comp windows open is a little tough, here’s the syntax for accessing a composition and a layer in that composition:
comp("My Composition's Name").layer("My Layer's Name")Darby Edelen
Designer
Left Coast Digital
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Thanks Darby!
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