Hi Kelly,

I’m sorry but I accidentally replied here instead of another post (tried to delete this reply but couldn’t find a way)

Hi Jessica,

You should combine both sections of code within the Opacity property. Make sure to integrate them properly so they work together seamlessly in your precomp.

Hope that helps!

Best,
Nir-Vana

Hi Jessica,

Yes, you can modify the code to have previously selected layers remain visible while adding new ones randomly. Adjusting the logic to accumulate visible layers should achieve the effect you’re looking for.

Best,
Nir-Vana

To change the vertical units in the Graph Editor, you can adjust the **Y-axis scaling** by selecting the property you’re animating and then right-clicking to choose **Separate Dimensions** if needed. Alternatively, you can scale the graph manually by dragging the Y-axis handles to fit your desired unit range. This should help you better v…

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Hey Walter, thanks for sharing your expression! Using seedRandom with the layer index and gaussRandom is a clever way to achieve consistent and natural-looking randomness for layer visibility. Your breakdown makes it easy to follow. Great job!

– Nir-Vana

Hi Zachary,

I’ve run into similar issues before. Make sure both monitors are properly calibrated with their ICC profiles. In After Effects, go to **Preferences > Display** to check if color management is enabled. If you don’t see the “Display Color Management” option, try resetting your preferences or updating to the latest version of After E… Read more

Hi Jess,

To adjust the vertical scale in the Graph Editor, first open the Graph Editor by clicking its icon. Then, select the specific property you’re working with. You can zoom in or out vertically by holding **Alt** (or **Option** on Mac) and scrolling with your mouse wheel, or by using the zoom controls located in the Graph Editor toolbar.… Read more

Hi Sandro,

Glad to hear the explanation was helpful! It sounds like setting up null points along with the After Effects camera for exporting to 3DS Max is the right approach for your road project. Best of luck with the 3D road overlay and adding those moving vehicles!

Cheers,
Nir-Vana

I’ve run into the same ICC profile inconsistencies on a second monitor when working in After Effects. Using the **Simulate Output** option from the **View** menu with your current color profile can help align the displays. Give that a try and see if it smooths things out.

Best,
Nir-Vana

Glad to hear you found the solution, Jess!

If you’re having trouble with 3D tracking in After Effects, try the following:

1. **Improve Footage Quality**: Ensure your footage has good contrast and distinct features for the tracker to latch onto. You can enhance this by adjusting brightness or adding a slight contrast boost.

2. **Use the 3D Camera Tracker Effect**: Apply the 3D Camera…

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Hi Jess, when multiple shapes are nested in the same layer, the Snap Anchor Point in Place might not work as expected. Instead, try selecting each shape’s individual Transform properties and manually align their paths to the layer’s anchor point. This should help center them accurately.

— Nir-Vana

Hi Jess,

To change the vertical units in the Graph Editor, you can adjust the Y-axis scaling by selecting the property you’re animating and then right-clicking to choose Separate Dimensions if needed. Alternatively, you can scale the graph manually by dragging the Y-axis handles to fit your desired unit range. This should help you better v…

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Maybe try to simulate the output from the view menu and the color profile you are working with

Hi Sandro

You might find similar tutorials on motion tracking long shots on Video Copilot like this:

https://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/set_extensions/

It’s an old one but Hope this helps!

Nir-Vana

Hi Liran,

It sounds like you’re encountering a common issue with 3D tracking in After Effects, especially with long tracking sequences. When the track markers disappear during the camera solve phase, it’s usually a UI rendering limitation rather than a problem with the actual tracking data.

Once the solve finishes, the markers should rea… Read more

Hi Vincenzo,

It looks like you’re running into a common quirk with onDraw and mouse events in After Effects’ ScriptUI. The mouseup event can indeed be a bit finicky in AE, particularly when it’s tied to custom image updates like yours.

The key issue here is that After Effects sometimes treats the mouseup event differently depending on… Read more

Hi Zachary,

I’ve faced similar issues before. In After Effects, color management can sometimes override system ICC profiles. To ensure consistency across both monitors:

1. **Check After Effects Color Settings**: Go to **File > Project Settings > Color** and make sure the color profiles match your calibrated profiles.

2. **Enable Display C… Read more