[Kevin Reiner]

I’d be interested in a freelancer. Although I probably can’t afford much. How do I find one and what would the cost be on a job like that? Do you have any recommendations Dan?

Here is exactly what I need.

With a comp selected, I would like to run a script that:

1. Goes through the comp and loads each frame that has a marker into the render queue.
2. Using render settings set to “Best Settings” and an output module preset called “Storyboard Tiffs”, AE renders out a .tif file to a chosen directory.
3. Photoshop would be opened and all would be sized on a 8.5 x 11 document in a landscape layout (on its side)
4. They would be laid out with 4 frames per page.
5. Export as an emailable .pdf

If all of this could be automated, that would be swell.

Thanks,
Reins

[Kevin Reiner]

Thanks Dan,
I’m not a javascript programmer. I understand exactly what you’re saying, I just don’t have the technical chops to write the script. How would I go about getting it done?

-Reins

[Kevin Reiner]

I checked all other forms of delivery.
Only option I see is sending it electronically.

Most of the problems came from last minute client changes and AE’s making promises that I couldn’t keep.
I didn’t really drop the ball on anything, but I would like to get the project through.

[Kevin Reiner]

I got the H.264 to 720×460 29.97 and best quality. It plays back in my FCP timeline, and the quality looks pretty good to my eye.
File Size 120MB

Don’t know if it will work, but I’m out of all other options other than making them push back the broadcast flights.

[Kevin Reiner]

I agree, not an expression or scripting problem. If you’re working in 3D, why not make the disk 3D and slip in through the slot by rotating on the X axis and then moving the Z position. Do a search for AE 3D tutorials to help figure it out and get you up to speed on 3D if you need to.
Good luck,
Reins

[Kevin Reiner]

I agree, not an expression or scripting problem. If you’re working in 3D, why not make the disk 3D and slip in through the slot by rotating on the X axis and then moving the Z position. Do a search for AE 3D tutorials to help figure it out and get you up to speed on 3D if you need to.
Good luck,
Reins

[Kevin Reiner]

Dan,

You have pulled through for me again.
Thanks so much!

Where can I send the Omaha Steaks to show my gratitude?

[Kevin Reiner]

Dan,

You have pulled through for me again.
Thanks so much!

Where can I send the Omaha Steaks to show my gratitude?

[Kevin Reiner]

Dan,

Thanks a million. That did the trick. If I understand you correctly, we can also calculate the value for “col” based on the layer index and the total number of columns. How would that work? There will be 18 columns.

Viva La Cow,
Kevin

[Kevin Reiner]

Dan,

Thanks a million. That did the trick. If I understand you correctly, we can also calculate the value for “col” based on the layer index and the total number of columns. How would that work? There will be 18 columns.

Viva La Cow,
Kevin