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Parenting to a nested layer that loops!
Hi Guys!
Dan Ebberts explained how to parent to a layer within a comp:
L = comp(“nestedComp”).layer(“layerWithinComp”);
L.toComp(L.anchorPoint)But my problem is that that comp is looping.
It’s a walk cycle that lasts 1 second. It loops in the main comp. I want to add random blinking eyes that follow it.
Any thoughts?
L = comp("nestedComp").layer("layerWithinComp");
L.toComp(L.anchorPoint) -
4 Replies
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Are you doing the looping by using a loopOut() expression on a time-remapped nestedComp layer?
If so, I’d try replacing the loopOut() with a DIY version like this:
time%key(2).time
(you make need to adjust this, depending on how you have things set up)
and then use a similar time calculation to position the other layer in the outer comp:
t = time%thisComp.layer(“nestedComp”).timeRemap.key(2).time;
L = comp(“nestedComp”).layer(“layerWithinComp”);
L.toComp([0,0],t)Dan
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Wow! that works with no adjustments! Thanks much.
Of course, now I need to pick this apart and figure WHY it worked.
Thanks again!
Stephen -
I did forget to change one thing back from my test version to match your version:
L.toComp([0,0],t)
should have been
L.toComp(L.anchorPoint,t)
Dan
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thanks again!
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