Using Layer Control to use properties from another layer in After Effects
The Layer expression control is useful to have a layer use certain properties from another layer. In this example, we have two text layers that
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The Layer expression control is useful to have a layer use certain properties from another layer. In this example, we have two text layers that
Apply the Color Expression control to easily change the fill color of multiple layers. For example, apply the Color Control effect to a shape layer.
The Checkbox control is an expression control that works differently than the other controls in this group. This is because a Checkbox Control can only
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Null objects are invisible layers in After Effects that can be used for efficient control of movement of other layers. Use the parent pick whip
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