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Stef Prein replied to the discussion Better way to use gradient expression to control layers? in the forum Adobe After Effects Expressions

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:06:39 +0000

Reply to Better way to use gradient expression to control layers?

Thank you so much for your answer, Philip! We’re going to try this. That would make the project much more manageable.

Stef Prein started the discussion How can I make this expression less heavy (RAM)? in the forum Adobe After Effects Expressions

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:39:13 +0000

How can I make this expression less heavy (RAM)?

Hi,

For a client’s project we have used this expression to control layers with a gradient:

x = thisComp.layer(“Gradient”).sampleImage(transform.position, [.5,.5]/2, true, time)[0]; 100*[x,x]

Use is described in the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UaZNcVobhg.

This should enable us to create similar animations as in the first 5 sec of…

Stef Prein started the discussion Better way to use gradient expression to control layers? in the forum Adobe After Effects Expressions

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:38:04 +0000

Better way to use gradient expression to control layers?

Hi,

For a client’s project we have used this expression to control layers with a gradient:

x = thisComp.layer(“Gradient”).sampleImage(transform.position, [.5,.5]/2, true, time)[0];
100*[x,x]

Use is described in the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UaZNcVobhg.

This should enable us to create similar animations as in the first 5 sec of…

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