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Inertia expression keeps turning itself off
Hi there
I’m working on a big project at the moment and I’m using this inertia (bounce) expression on lots of elements. It’s an expression I found online at the Motion Graphics Exchange website.
When the expression works, it works a treat but it constantly turns off and throws the following error:
After Effects warning: invalid numeric result (divide by zero?)
Expression disabled.If anyone can help out here, I’d really, really, really appreciate it as it’s becoming quite painful and the deadline looms.
Thanks in advance 🙂
Mike
// Inertial Bounce (moves settle into place after bouncing around a little)
n = 0;
if (numKeys > 0){
n = nearestKey(time).index;
if (key(n).time > time){
n--;
}
}
if (n == 0){
t = 0;
}else{
t = time - key(n).time;
}if (n > 0){
v = velocityAtTime(key(n).time - thisComp.frameDuration/10);
amp = .03;
freq = 1;
decay = 15;
value + v*amp*Math.sin(freq*t*2*Math.PI)/Math.exp(decay*t);
}else{
value;
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15 Replies
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My guess is that the value of t must be getting large enough to cause the Math.exp() function to overflow. How far into the comp do you get the error (and what is the line number in the error message)?
Dan
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Hi Dan, thanks for getting back to me about this.
The AEP is getting quite big now and it’s about 2 mins long and growing. I’m using this expression on about 100 layers or so and often the layers are in pre comps of about 50 layers so it’s a reasonable project in size.
When AE throws the error, it tells me the layer name and says it occurs at line 20 so I think you’re spot on with thinking it’s to do with this part: Math.exp(decay*t);
Can it be fixed or written a different way? Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks for your help Dan, I really appreciate it mate.
Cheers
Mike
miketosetto dot com | bestiacollective dot com
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Try changing the first line of the last section from this:
if (n > 0){
to this:
if (n > 0 && t < 1){
Dan
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Dan, YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
Solved the problem and I was able to work all day and hit my deadline. Like I said, I owe you a beer…
Hats off mate, can’t believe you solved it
Thanks again
Mike
miketosetto dot com | bestiacollective dot com
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Thanks for this reply.. this was driving me mad!
I think this has solved my problem too
Cheers! 🙂
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Well, this poisoned an ongoing project I have for two months, I have been looking for the solution everywhere and here it is. But who else than Dan could have solved this? I worship at your feet Daniel.
Cheers
Jean -
thanks!
MG
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This is a lifesaver for an AE newbie. Thanks
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Dan I have the same problem but with a little difference , could you help me with this?:
I try use your solution :
if (n > 0){
to this:
if (n > 0 && t < 1){
but this no works in this case:/
amp = .2;
freq = 3;
decay = 2;
kf = 2; // only on 2nd keyframe
n = 0;
if (numKeys > 0){
n = nearestKey(time).index;
if (key(n).time > time) n--;
}
if (n == kf){
t = time - key(n).time;
v = velocityAtTime(key(n).time - thisComp.frameDuration/10);
temp = value + v*amp*Math.sin(freq*t*2*Math.PI)/Math.exp(decay*t);
x = temp[0];
y = value[0]*value[1]/x;
[x,y]
}else
value -
try changing this:
if (n == kf){
to this:
if ((n == kf) && (t < 5)){
Dan
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