Spiraling Out of Control
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The multiplier in our rotation is a direct multiplier. In the case of the 40% layer it will always rotate twice the value of the Null Object. It would be better if the other layers were able to rotate at an exponential rate. If we use this in our expressions:[an error occurred while processing this directive]60% layer – ThisComp.layer(“Null 1”).rotation*Math.exp(1)
50% layer – ThisComp.layer(“Null 1”).rotation*Math.exp(1.5)
40% layer – ThisComp.layer(“Null 1”).rotation*Math.exp(1.75)
We end up with an animation that looks quite different
If you were using Masked Solids as I did in this exercise, you can quickly replace the solids with your Title Composition, by selecting the element in the Project Window, holding down the Option key (Alt on the PC) and dragging the element to the highlighted layer in the Timeline.
All that remains is for you to do is add a plethora of Lens Flares (Knoll Light Factory from Red Giant software does a good job) to your opening as well as additional credits and you are good to go.
When not working deep in the labs of the DMN Central Division testing the latest and greatest software/hardware products Stephen Schleicher can be found at the local university teaching a few courses on video and web production. He can be reached at schleicher@mindspring.com. You can also visit him on the web at www.mindspring.com/~schleicherSource: Digital Media Online, Inc.
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