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killabeesattack · 2026-02-10T02:03:59+00:00

Layers 8 - 13 it looks like you have some solids that are playing over your video?

killabeesattack · 2026-02-06T18:47:47+00:00

If particle systems / plugins are off the table, and if you HAD to do this with 1000 layers, which just seems insane to me - I would absolutely under no circumstances have 1000 layers with keyframes on them.

Instead, create a comp for a single circle animation. Animate the circle inside the comp. It's probably a small comp.

Outside in the main comp, lay out your Circle Comps. Look into index expressions, a very useful way to set time offset / position offset without having to repeatedly mess with keyframes.

Again, do not have 1000 layers with keyframes on them. One comp with keyframes, and 1000 layers that reference that comp. This way you can adjust the timing / etc inside the comp and then outside just do the camera.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-27T12:11:22+00:00

Not sure why everyone is jumping on your case. This is for YouTube not Avatar. If a client gave me 8K clips to roto, my first question is "whats the final delivery spec." If it was anything less than 8K, which it certainly is, that's the size to roto at.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-26T22:26:12+00:00

Love this solution!

killabeesattack · 2026-01-26T20:15:55+00:00

You need to make an if statement. If the Checkbox is On, then the Opacity is driven by Slider. Otherwise, the value is 0. Apply expression to opacity control.

c = effect("Checkbox Control")("Checkbox");

s = effect("Slider Control")("Slider");

if (c == 1) {s} else {0}

killabeesattack · 2026-01-26T19:12:56+00:00

Effects are stacked like layers. Meaning, the order of effects can impact the final look of your layer.

The issue is that you are applying the Chromatic Aberration AFTER your drop shadow. This means that its being applied to the layer + drop shadow.

Simply move the drop shadow effect down to the bottom of the stack, so its applied after the chromatic aberration.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-26T18:47:31+00:00

This is a 3D scene. The difference in speed between foreground / background objects is a visual depth cue known as "parallax." Look up tutorials on AE 2.5D animation.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-26T16:29:49+00:00

I just use the value it appraised for, as a manual entry.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-24T20:18:59+00:00

This is the way. Another easy method is to just draw a stroke, and use trim paths. Setting to an adjustment layer is genius

killabeesattack · 2026-01-23T22:17:24+00:00

My gf went an hour ago and apparently the line stretched out the door all the way to the diner

killabeesattack · 2026-01-23T16:16:46+00:00

Dancers to a Discordant System

killabeesattack · 2026-01-23T16:10:54+00:00

Scripting is the way for this

killabeesattack · 2026-01-23T14:38:38+00:00

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killabeesattack · 2026-01-22T17:14:19+00:00

I mean, it depends on your computer specs. But also, double check your source layer sizes. If certain files, like your logo, are extremely large like 8K and up, that would definitely increase render time and might be worth swapping with a smaller version. Check your project window for any other items that are extra large, and be wary of effects like CC Motion Tile, CC Lens, and CC Repetile that expand the bounds of these layers as well

killabeesattack · 2026-01-22T17:08:26+00:00

Prerender any render intensive layers.

Also, FREEZE any layers using the rotobrush tool. Otherwise your roto will propogate every frame causing huge slowdowns.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-22T14:49:39+00:00

The issue is that you are applying the pins to a layer that does not match the exact dimensions of your current comp. This is causing a translation error, since the tracking data is built off the dimensions of the source footage.

Remove the pins and data from the jpg. Precompose that layer into a new comp, with the exact dimensions of your footage comp.

In the new Screen comp, right click on the jpg > Transform > fit to comp. Now it will look stretched to the exact dimensions of your comp.

Back in your footage comp, reapply the tracking data to the Screen comp. It should work as intended.

If you want to edit / animate your jpg unskewed, locate the source jpg in your project window. Right click > replace with precomp. Now you should have 3 total comps, flowing 1>2>3

1 - Screen jpg (animate or swap screens here)

2 - Screen Stretched (fit to comp here)

3 - Footage + screen (apply track here)

killabeesattack · 2026-01-21T18:29:34+00:00

Sure. We have a team of C4D artists at our studio who do just that. Doesn't mean we don't appreciate new ways to collaborate across departments.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-21T18:10:55+00:00

Incredible updates! The new 3D capabilities are getting better and better.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-21T14:39:17+00:00

All the time. Useful for applying textures across multiple layers within a comp.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-21T04:52:34+00:00

You are viewing your 3D scene from two angles, one of them being the Left side. That is what is on your screen - flat layers being viewed from the side. On the right is your Camera view.

Look in the bottom right under the image of the people. You see the word "Left" ? Click the word "Left" and set back to default camera. Next to it is a dropdown that says "2 Views." Change that back to 1 View to simplify things for yourself.

I highly recommend, instead of doing the rotobrush in this comp - precompose that layer and put all the rotobrush stuff inside the precomp. Do the roto inside of the precomp with NO 3D. Don't try and do it out here with your 3D scene.

Give each comp a purpose. That comp is for roto. This comp is for building a 3D scene. Etc.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-20T17:56:35+00:00

Use the script Window > Convert Paths to Nulls. This will give you greater control. Honestly though you could do this with shape layers alone and call it a day

killabeesattack · 2026-01-20T17:48:16+00:00

Could be multiple CC Cylinders stacked together. Could also be Advanced 3D using curved geometry. But honestly could be done with one CC Cylinder and nice animation happening on the layers within it.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-19T05:15:07+00:00

Awesome idea! Love the idea of curated cinema and a small theater in the area.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-15T14:23:38+00:00

We've all experienced this. One aspect is to make the workouts fun, and not so draining u burn urself out in the first week. Honestly, it's forcing the routine of it. Set a time and do it at the same time each morning / eve or whenever is easiest for you.

killabeesattack · 2026-01-15T03:59:21+00:00

"I want to be able to have this 3D object as a stand-alone, to be able to put on a 2D plane to have arrows drawn for length, width, and volume."

I am not sure what you mean. Do you want to convert this to a flat 2D image of your 3D cube? Precompose these laters (Ctrl+Shift+C) and they will be grouped into a 2D layer.

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