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  • Expression to auto update position of null to bottom of shape layer rectangle

    Posted by Jim Daniels on May 16, 2017 at 7:29 am

    Hi all,

    I am working on a lower third template that has auto resizing shape layer rectangles according to the text layer.

    The problem I am having is that depending on the text inputted, the spacing between the two rectangles can overlap or have a gap.
    (Mainly due to descenders and ascenders – thankfully it is required in UPPER CASE)

    Examples:

    Question: Is there a way I can get the lower line rectangle to update its position to always fit neatly with the top line no matter the text entered?

    Note: The rectangles have a scale from 0 to 100 to animate on and similarly to animate off. Along with duplicates to Alpha matte the text.

    Timeline:
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    Let me know if you need me to clarify anything and thank you for your help.

    Ta,

    Paul Connors replied 9 years ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Paul Connors

    May 16, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Hi Jim. This is a really interesting question. I’m sorry I can’t help, but I’m very interested in seeing what the geniuses on the forum come up with. Good luck!

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