[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 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. This should help you better visualize and manipulate the animation values.

Hope this helps!

– Nir-Vana

[Nir Vanaskitz]

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 Tracker to your layer and let it analyze a longer segment of the footage for better tracking accuracy.

3. **Check Tracking Points**: After analysis, review the tracking points for stability and proper placement. Delete any unstable or irrelevant points that might be causing issues.

4. **Create a New Camera**: Once tracking is successful, generate a new camera from the tracker to match the scene’s motion accurately.

These steps should help resolve common 3D tracking issues in After Effects.

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.

— Nir-Vana