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I'm trying to create a "field" of elements. Some will be still photos, some might be short video clips.

The elements will be suspended in space, left to right, and on the z-axis deep too.

The idea is to dolly around through the elements.


Can AS script something like this if I point to the elements' directory, or will I have to physically place them in each position in 3D space?


Hope that is clear enough.

You should be able to do something like this with particles. Depends how much control you want over elements and placing.

If you use particles... I don't know. It sounds like each picture is different correct? Particles are geared more towards repeating elements. Plus images and movies? YIKES! In a particle layer??? OUCH!

I think your best bet would be to use the image sequence import, then drag them out of the switch layer into a bone or group layer (ASP or AS Standard) and position by hand.

Even if you could automate the placement... you would probably want to tweak each position anyway.

I suppose a script could be created someday. there are only a few of us left who do it and... something like that would be a real chore.

-vern

I think the best thing is to place them manually. Enclose each element (image, video or whatever) in a group layer. Then using a combined front, side, top and orbit views move them using the translate layer tool. Go to View -> Direction and set each window in one view.

@ Genete: i think you're right about the layers. But, how do I create multiple windows like that? I can only seem to change the current view.

I'm running ASP 5.5.

@ Heyvern: the scripting does sound tough. They won't have to move, the dolly work will take care of that. I'll just be doing a LOT of placements.

How do you import an image sequence?


I'll have to experiment with image resolution sizes and automatic blurring.

I'll also post how it's coming along.



** the end result should be flying around through the elements and occasionally flying INTO a still shot to go to other elements.

how do I create multiple windows like that?

The answer is in the modified image

so that was just an image you made? You can't really do that?

Your answer lost me.

In AS there are four buttons that allow you to choose between multiple views. I've marked them with a red circle onto the screen capture.

yeah, it's official. i'm retarded.

i had that blocked by my toolbar kit.

oh well.

we'll see how much trouble I can get into now. I'm just not up to speed enough with AE to take it over there. i hope I can get this done smoothly in AS.

After what I finished last night I think I can script anything!



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-vern

WOW.