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I found it, but thanks for the info! So here is the issues though… I successfully brought in the Illustrator file, but still having trouble animating each letter independantally. I guess my question is, do i have to animate the characters with in Proanimator, or is there a way to break it up so that each letter is essentailly its own layer that i can animate with AE’s cameras instead of within proanimator. Sorry if im not being clear or confusing…

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Are you using ProAnimator or InVigorator? I suspect it is InVigorator.
Personally I would make the text in Illustrator, Convert to Outlines, Ungroup, Release the layers to Sequence, reorder (which letter do you want in the sequence as 1, 2, 3, etc) and then import into Zaxwerks Product. You will have control over each letter that way and still be able to group them there

Actually im using Pro Animator. As far as illustrator goes, to be honest, i recently purchased pro animator and i have not even tried to do the text in Illustrator. Your option sounds like what im looking for. One question, how you to release he layers to sequence in illustrator? Im sure i can figure it out and will take a look when i get home. Thanks for the info!

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Hey thanks a lot again! This helps me out a lot, and also teaches me as well, so I appreciate it.

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Bloody Brillant! Thanks a lot. It looks like i was on the right path, but didnt add the extra coordinant. I tried to change the 0, to a 2, thinking that 0=x, 1=y and 2=z but that didnt work obviously. so thanks for the info!!! One last question… would there be an easy way to make a wiggle? I have like 20 differnt “balls” that will be dropping down, and i want them all to bounce a little differnt/randomly. Could I parent the clip or control layer to a null and add a wiggle expresion, or is there additional code i could put in what you gave me taht would randomize it? Again, THANK YOU!

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Thanks for taking a look Kevin. Here is the expression I am using (which is obviously set for the y right now, but i have tried to replace the y with z, and keep in mind this was given to me as i am by no means an AE or expresion expert. But basically I have this expresion on the position of the graphic/clip:

veloc = thisComp.layer(“Control Layer”).effect(“velo control”)(“Slider”);
amplitude = thisComp.layer(“Control Layer”).effect(“amplitude control”)(“Slider”);
decay = thisComp.layer(“Control Layer”).effect(“decay control”)(“Slider”);
y = amplitude*Math.cos(veloc*time)/Math.exp(decay*time);
value + [0,y]

Then I have a “control Layer” that has slider controls for velocity, amplitude, and decay.

Initially this example file is in 2D with no 3D layers. I tried to modify the expression and replace the “y” with “z” and then made the clip a 3d layer with no sucess. Thanks for you help and info, and if you have an easier method i would be glad to hear any and all advice! THANKS again!

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Im planning on formating my computer, and was wondering if there is a place you can download an older version of QT? Thanks for any info!

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Just wondering if there has been a patch or fix for this problem yet? I have been holding off on updating to the newest QT version, but getting sick of the apple pop ups for itunes and QT. So just seeing if anyone has any updates thanks!

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Beautiful! Thanks for the quick response. Thanks again!