After Effects: Keyframing Problem at DVinfo.net

Dale Nicholson · June 9th, 2006, 11:08 AM

A true After Effects beginner here with a question....

In a 12 second shot, I would like it to begin to snow about six seconds into the shot and last for the shot's duration. I'm guessing this involves keyframing, but I am not able to get it to begin at the specific time; I'm only able to get it to snow for the whole shot, beginning to end. Can someone supply the basic steps please?

Jim Montgomery · June 9th, 2006, 07:12 PM

Try putting your 12 sec. shot on one layer and your snow on a layer above that. Grab the left edge of the snow and pull it to the right to the point you want it to begin. You may have to fool around with opacity keyframes. if so give me a yell and I will try and get you thru it.

Jim

Dale Nicholson · June 10th, 2006, 06:27 AM

Thanks a lot. I got it now. I wanted to compare it to ParticleIllusion, and I have found PI so much easier--at least for me.

June 9th, 2006, 11:08 AM	#1
Dale Nicholson Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 133	After Effects: Keyframing Problem A true After Effects beginner here with a question.... In a 12 second shot, I would like it to begin to snow about six seconds into the shot and last for the shot's duration. I'm guessing this involves keyframing, but I am not able to get it to begin at the specific time; I'm only able to get it to snow for the whole shot, beginning to end. Can someone supply the basic steps please?

June 9th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#2
Jim Montgomery Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vero Beach Posts: 392	Try putting your 12 sec. shot on one layer and your snow on a layer above that. Grab the left edge of the snow and pull it to the right to the point you want it to begin. You may have to fool around with opacity keyframes. if so give me a yell and I will try and get you thru it. Jim

June 10th, 2006, 06:27 AM	#3
Dale Nicholson Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 133	Thanks a lot. I got it now. I wanted to compare it to ParticleIllusion, and I have found PI so much easier--at least for me.