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Generate text from markers
Hi…
I’m wondering if there’s an expression to generate text from markers (marker’s comment).
In this snapshot’s case, I want an expression (or any way) to generate the words from the marker layer (Null 1) so when the CTI reaches the first marker, the first word appears and stays, then the next word until there’s no more markers.
In short, I want my text layer to be triggered word by word by the markers in the Null layer.
Can someone tell me what I should do, please?Thanks.
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4 Replies
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Try this:
m = thisComp.layer("Null 1").marker;
txt = "";
if (m.numKeys > 0){
n = m.nearestKey(time).index;
if (time < m.key(n).time) n--;
for (i = 1; i <= n; i++){
txt += m.key(i).comment + " ";
}
}
txt
Dan
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It worked…
Thank you so much.
Quick last question, please.
The expression below is supposed to make each word animate in like it is handwritten or typewritten animation (animation like one in video P.S it’s 4 seconds long) 14195_comp1.mp4.zip
How do you suggest I blend it with the expression you provided so the words come animating in at markers instead of just appearing?m = thisComp.layer(1).marker;
rate = 20;
n = text.sourceText.length;
d = n/rate;
pre = d/2;
t = time - (m.key(1).time - pre);
linear(t,0,d,0,100) -
Like this maybe:
rate = 20;
m = thisComp.layer("Null 1").marker;
txt = "";
if (m.numKeys > 0){
n = m.nearestKey(time).index;
if (time < m.key(n).time) n--;
for (i = 1; i <= n-1; i++){
txt += m.key(i).comment + " ";
}
if (n > 0){
curWord = m.key(n).comment;
if (n < m.numKeys){
curRate = Math.max(rate,curWord.length/(m.key(n+1).time - m.key(n).time));
}else{
curRate = rate;
}
t = time - m.key(n).time;
x = curRate*t;
txt += curWord.substr(0,x);
}
}
txt
Dan
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Thank you so so much.
This is exactly what I been looking for since ’69.
Thank you and God bless you.
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