Animoplex - World of Expressions

101: Expression Overview

Expressions are snippets of code that manipulate values. Here's a guide explaining what expressions are and when to use them.

Expression Basics - Adobe
102: Expression Showcase

A showcase of the many possibilities with expressions!

</> speed </> bounce </> fade </> clock </> hsl
More Examples - Adobe
103: Launch Into Expressions

So, where can an expression be used? Here's how to get up and running with expressions in your own After Effects project.

Working With Expressions - Adobe
104: Expression Tools

An overview of expression tools, including the Pick Whip tool, the Expression Language Menu, and the Post-Expression Graph viewer.

Language Menu - Adobe Graph Editor - Adobe
105: Copying & Linking

A quick look at how to copy, paste, and move expressions using standard methods and pasting expressions to many layers at once.

Save & Reuse Expressions - Adobe
106: Creating Expressions

Here's a guide on adding a new expression to a property using the Expression Language Menu, the Pick Whip, or writing code from scratch.

The Language - MotionScript
201: Wiggle Expression

A look at one of the most useful beginner expressions and how it works.

</> wiggle
Expression Basics - Adobe Expression Reference - Adobe
202: Time Expression

Using time and simple math to drive your animations.

</> time
Expression Basics - Adobe Expression Reference - Adobe
203: Value Expression

How a property value can be manipulated using math and other values.

</> value
Expression Basics - Adobe Expression Reference - Adobe
204: Speed & Velocity

Calculating the speed and velocity of value changes with a simple function.

</> speed & velocity
Expression Basics - Adobe Expression Reference - Adobe
205: Linear & Ease

Remapping a value's output to a new range of values.

</> linear & ease
Expression Basics - Adobe Expression Reference - Adobe
206: Loop Expressions

The different loop types and techniques for looping a group of keyframes.

</> loops
Expression Basics - Adobe Expression Reference - Adobe
301: Numbers

A look at math methods, index, and working with decimals.

</> math methods </> index </> toFixed()
The Language - MotionScript.com
302: Advanced Numbers

Using random methods, clamping numbers, and the modulus operator.

</> random methods </> clamp
The Language - MotionScript.com
303: Arrays

How to create different array types, manipulate arrays and combining arrays.

</> array methods
The Language - MotionScript.com
304: 2D & 3D Position

Converting and measuring 2D and 3D positions between coordinate spaces.

</> length </> 3D to 2D
The Language - MotionScript.com
305: Text

Working with text and combining dynamic values with text strings.

</> source text </> 3D to 2D
The Language - MotionScript.com
306: Advanced Text

Working with text strings and interesting ways to manipulate the contents.

</> substrings </> strings </> RegEx
The Language - MotionScript.com
307: Color

Working with color arrays and converting color between RGB and HSL.

</> sample luma </> lightness
The Language - MotionScript.com
308: Controls

Creating, linking, and using Expression Controls with expressions.

</> slider </> checkbox link
The Language - MotionScript.com
401: Useful Expressions

An extensive breakdown of some handy expressions for your project.

</> parent </> auto fade </> linear </> sourceRectAtTime
More Examples - Adobe
402: Powerful Expressions

Pushing expressions to the limits and achieving impressive results.

</> distance fade </> text cursor </> dash stroke </> date
More Examples - Adobe
403: Triggers Using Markers

How to start and stop expressed animations using layer markers.

</> simple trigger </> marker sync
Dan Ebberts - Marker Sync
404: Preset & Pseudo Effects

How to create simple expression presets and advanced expression controls.

</> pseudo xml
Pseudo Effect Maker Pseudo Effects - Jesse Toula
405: External Code & JSON

Linking an expression to an external text document or a JSON file in After Effects.

</> eval </> example json
Data Driven Animation - Adobe JSON Reference - Adobe
406: Performance & Errors

Performance tips, troubleshooting and error debugging tips to help you solve issues.

Expression Forums - Creative Cow
407: Planning Expressions

Thought processes and planning strategies involved with complex expressions.

Expression Basics - Adobe The Language - MotionScript
501: Overview & Terminology

Covers the basic parts of an expression and a look at some examples.

The Language - MotionScript
More Examples - Adobe
502: JavaScript Syntax

An overview of the rules, structure, and formatting of expressions.

The Language - MotionScript
More Examples - Adobe
503: Objects & Properties

A detailed look at how to reference other properties in your project.

</> universal syntax
The Language - MotionScript
504: Variables & Data Types

The different variables, values, and information used in expressions.

</> arrays </> strings </> numbers
The Language - MotionScript
505: Conditional Statements

How to include conditions in your expressions and some common uses.

</> operators </> if...else
The Language - MotionScript
506: Loops & Try Statements

Expressions that repeat actions and include their own fallbacks.

</> for loop </> while loop </> try catch
The Language - MotionScript
507: Putting It All Together

Assembling all the parts and pieces into a single expression.

</> wiggle
The Language - MotionScript

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Introduction

An overview of expressions and how to use them in your project.
Lesson 101 2:16

101: Expression Overview

A guide explaining what expressions are and when to use them.
Lesson 102 2:18

102: Expression Showcase

A showcase of the many possibilities with expressions!
Lesson 103 5:57

103: Launch Into Expressions

Getting up and running with expressions in your own After Effects project.
Lesson 104 7:36

104: Expression Tools

An overview of the tools available to make working with expressions easier.
Lesson 105 5:33

105: Copying & Linking

A quick look at how to copy, paste, and move expressions around.
Lesson 106 7:48

106: Creating Expressions

Adding a new expression to a property, step-by-step.
Basic Expressions

One-line expressions that are simple and easy to use.
Lesson 201 4:47

201: Wiggle Expression

A look at one of the most useful beginner expressions and how it works.
Lesson 202 6:36

202: Time Expression

Using time and simple math to drive your animations.
Lesson 203 4:43

203: Value Expression

How a property value can be manipulated using math and other values.
Lesson 204 7:26

204: Speed & Velocity

Calculating the speed and velocity of value changes with a simple function.
Lesson 205 6:06

205: Linear & Ease

Remapping a value's output to a new range of values.
Lesson 206 5:25

206: Loop Expressions

The different loop types and techniques for looping a group of keyframes.
Intermediate Tools

In-depth methods, attributes, and working with complex values.
Lesson 301 8:18

301: Numbers

A look at math methods, index, and working with decimals.
Lesson 302 11:07

302: Advanced Numbers

Using random methods, clamping numbers, and the modulus operator.
Lesson 303 6:49

303: Arrays

How to create different array types, manipulate arrays and combining arrays.
Lesson 304 11:00

304: 2D & 3D Position

Converting and measuring 2D and 3D positions between coordinate spaces.
Lesson 305 6:10

305: Text

Working with text and combining dynamic values with text strings.
Lesson 306 10:22

306: Advanced Text

Working with text strings and interesting ways to manipulate the contents.
Lesson 307 11:33

307: Color

Working with color arrays and converting color between RGB and HSL.
Lesson 308 9:10

308: Controls

Creating, linking, and using Expression Controls with expressions.
Advanced Concepts

Pushing expressions to the limits and powerful expression ideas.
Lesson 401 17:52

401: Useful Expressions

An extensive breakdown of some handy expressions for your project.
Lesson 402 20:07

402: Powerful Expressions

Pushing expressions to the limits and achieving impressive results.
Lesson 403 16:10

403: Triggers Using Markers

How to start and stop expressed animations using layer markers.
Lesson 404 17:43

404: Preset & Pseudo Effects

How to create simple expression presets and advanced expression controls.
Lesson 405 15:26

405: External Code & JSON

Linking an expression to an external text document or a JSON file in After Effects.
Lesson 406 6:10

406: Performance & Errors

Performance tips, troubleshooting and error debugging tips to help you solve issues.
Lesson 407 6:28

407: Planning Expressions

Thought processes and planning strategies involved with complex expressions.
JavaScript for AE

Programming fundamentals for Javascript in After Effects.
Lesson 501 5:07

501: Overview & Terminology

Covers the basic parts of an expression and a look at some examples.
Lesson 502 4:09

502: JavaScript Syntax

An overview of the rules, structure, and formatting of expressions.
Lesson 503 5:58

503: Objects & Properties

A detailed look at how to reference other properties in your project.
Lesson 504 6:06

504: Variables & Data Types

The different variables, values, and information used in expressions.
Lesson 505 4:45

505: Conditional Statements

How to include conditions in your expressions and some common uses.
Lesson 506 10:10

506: Loops & Try Statements

Expressions that repeat actions and include their own fallbacks.
Lesson 507 12:06

507: Putting It All Together

Assembling all the parts and pieces into a single expression.