[Dan Blaim]

1 simple way would be to capture the screen without text and then with text in the fields. (making sure not to change anything but the field boxes.
layer the video with text over the one without and mask the text layer and keyframe a reveal.
Multiple masks for each line if needed.

[Dan Blaim]

You could try getting all 4 clips in the exact position/scale that you want and copy all of the attributes of each clip to 4 new clips that will replace them. As far as stylizing, it looks like there are a few things that can be done to accomplish this look. First try levels (effect color correction) and changing the input black and input white levels. This will help blow out the whites and also darken the blacks. You could then try curves and change the RGB drop down to Blue and punch up the blue line a bit. Maybe changing the hue to the blue side using the hue/saturation effect or even try the tint effect. Another thing that could have been used is the addition of the glow effect with a blue glow color.
Then another black layer above with an oval mask that has a feathered edge for the vignette edge. Of course there are many plug-ins that could also accomplish this look but I’m note sure which, if any, you own. It looks like a bloom effect with a blue hue adjustment. There are many ways to accomplish this look but experimentation is your best bet.

Good luck

[Dan Blaim]

The way you can do this is by selecting all of the layers in the timeline. An example would be if you want to change the scale of multiple clips, you would select all the clips so that they are highlighted, then hit ‘s’ key to bring up the scale attribute. Enter a numeric scale for any of the selected layers and the rest will also change. This will also work for the other attributes.

[Dan Blaim]

I’m not sure if AE has that capability. You could try holding down the Shift key. (This will “snap” a mask rotation at 45 degree intervals and will snap your layers/curser in the timeline. If you want precise scale/rotation/position, I would recommend entering values numerically for each.

[Dan Blaim]

I assume the original footage is in color. You could assemble your shots (4 clips) in color, then pre-compose the entire composition. (Layer Menu or Command+Shift+C on a Mac) Duplicate the pre-comp.
Turn the lower pre-comp to black and white. Make a mask for the top pre-comp that is as wide as the sweep you want. Double click on the mask to select it and you can rotate it. Feather the edge of the mask, then keyframe the mask position from the lower left to upper right.

Hope this helps.

[Dan Blaim]

It could be the linked selection button found on the top right hand corner of the timeline. or hit SHIFT + L to toggle it on and off.

[Dan Blaim]

I have noticed this when I copy clips from a 23.98 timeline into a 29.97 timeline. Could this be your case?

[Dan Blaim]

Thanks again! I will need to revisit this tomorrow as I am being pulled in another direction for a different project! URGH!! I hate when I get so close and then have to shift gears! Your help has been awesome! Thanks! If I have any issues, I’ll be sure to post.

[Dan Blaim]

This is very close. If I can figure out how to make it so the second (follower) doesn’t spring around, this just may work! Thanks for your help. I’ve posted another question under the expressions forum and I think you helped out with this! Could you explain more about the toComp expression?

[Dan Blaim]

This is very close. If I can figure out how to make it so the second (follower) doesn’t spring around, this just may work! Thanks for your help. I’ve posted another question under the expressions forum and I think you helped out with this!