[Nir Vanaskitz]

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)

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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 Effects. Sometimes, restarting the application can also help make the setting appear.

Hope this resolves the inconsistency!

Best,
Nir-Vana

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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 visualize and control your animation curves.

Hope this helps!

Best,
Nir-Vana

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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.

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[Nir Vanaskitz]

Glad to hear you found the solution, Jess!

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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