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Replace Footage Script
Hello,
I’m trying to create a script that will duplicate my _template comp, replace footage in the comp with another item in my movs folder. Then repeat this process until all movs have their own comps .
my file structure:
project
comps
_template
movs
lastname_firstname_asset
lastname_firstname_asset
lastname_firstname_assetso far I have…
var proj = app.project;
proj.item(1).item(1).duplicate();
proj.item(1).item(2).replaceSource(proj.item(2).item(2));
proj.item(1).item(2).name = proj.item(1).item(1).layer(3).name;I’ve realized replaceSource is used for c:// drive destinations.
What other method could I use? -
3 Replies
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I think you will get a better response on the expressions forum, some of the guys of over there are familiar with scripting.
Johnny Cuevas, Editor
Thinkck.com“I have not failed 700 times. I have succeeded in proving that those 700 ways will not work. When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work.”
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Thanks John,
I’ll post in expressions.
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There’s a script called “compsfromspreadsheet” on aescripts.com that does that. You just fill in the filenames and text, etc. on the spreadsheet and it replaces everything and creates new comps from your template comp. I’ve used it a few times and it works great, but you have to be careful about spelling, capitalization, etc. because it will stall on any errors.
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