{"id":18615,"date":"2013-01-23T12:57:20","date_gmt":"2013-01-23T17:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=18615"},"modified":"2017-06-12T13:22:09","modified_gmt":"2017-06-12T18:22:09","slug":"after-effects-scripts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/after-effects-scripts\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to After Effects Scripting"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"unleash-the-power-of-the-scripting-tool-in-ae-weve-put-together-a-few-resources-to-get-you-writing-and-editing-scripts-in-after-effects-a-great-way-to-save-time-and-increase-your-eff\">Unleash the power of the scripting tool in AE! We&#8217;ve put together a few resources to get you writing and editing scripts in After Effects \u2014 a great way to save time and increase your efficiency.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>After Effects scripts<\/strong>, like expressions, can be intimidating. The code nature of these functions is often enough to make creative professionals shy away (&#8220;I&#8217;m a motion designer, not a programmer!&#8221;) \u2014 but don&#8217;t be afraid! When you start to understand the fundamentals of <strong>scripts in After Effects<\/strong> you&#8217;ll see that it&#8217;s not as complicated as you may have assumed. \u00a0This post will help get you started.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike expressions, which are applied to compositions\/layers in your AE project, <strong>After Effects scripts<\/strong> are used to simplify repetitive processes on an application level. You may be used to using the popular <strong>Script&gt;Image Processor<\/strong> in Photoshop. \u00a0<strong>Scripts in AE<\/strong> work similarly.<\/p>\n<p>Use <strong>After Effects script<\/strong> presets for common tasks or get creative and write your own.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"after-effects-script-tutorial-incremental-layer-names\">After Effects Script Tutorial: Incremental Layer Names<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to After Effects Scripting\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/53984499?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Post-production professional <a title=\"Dylan Winter Vimeo\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/sfburning\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Dylan Winter<\/a> shows you the basics of using <strong>ExtendScript Toolkit in After Effects<\/strong>. In this example, he creates a script to incrementally rename multiple layers in his project. His simple, straightforward approach is great for newbies looking to understand the <strong>fundamentals of scripting in After Effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"creative-cow-tutorials-ae-scripting\">Creative Cow Tutorials: AE Scripting<\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Creative Cow AE Scripting\" href=\"http:\/\/library.creativecow.net\/toula_jesse\/AE-Scripting-1\/1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Creative Cow contributor Jesse Toula<\/a> tackles <strong>scripting in After Effects<\/strong> in this detailed two-part video tutorial series. Block off an hour of your time and get to watching, as Jesse goes through basic <strong>Javascript concepts<\/strong> that are imperative for <strong>creating scripts in AE<\/strong>. Understanding these\u00a0<strong>scripting<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>fundamentals<\/strong> is imperative for being able to eventually create your own custom <strong>AE script.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"part-1-scripting-for-after-effects\">Part 1: Scripting for After Effects<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6fKBW9lw9LU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"part-2-scripting-for-after-effects\">Part 2: Scripting for After Effects<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jeaRNmwN01c?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"after-effects-scripting-from-adobe\">After Effects Scripting\u00a0from Adobe<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re more inclined to read than watch, check out these <strong>AE scripting resources<\/strong> from Adobe. <strong><a title=\"Scripting in After Effects\" href=\"http:\/\/help.adobe.com\/en_US\/aftereffects\/cs\/using\/WSD2616887-A41E-4a39-85FE-957B9D2D3843.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">This help guide explains the very basics of AE scripts<\/a><\/strong>, but is chock full of other online resources and websites where you can find <strong>free AE scripts<\/strong> and support for creating your own.<\/p>\n<p>For a more in-depth look at scripting, including a list of methods and functions, the <strong><a title=\"After Effects Scripting CS6\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.adobe.com\/aftereffects\/files\/2012\/06\/After-Effects-CS6-Scripting-Guide.pdf?file=2012\/06\/After-Effects-CS6-Scripting-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">After Effects CS6 Scripting Guide<\/a><\/strong> is a great resource. More for those already experienced with creating AE scripts, this guide is a wealth of knowledge if you&#8217;re looking to create your own <strong>custom AE script<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/After-Effects-Objects-Model.jpg\" alt=\"After Effects Objects Model\" width=\"755\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/After-Effects-Objects-Model.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/After-Effects-Objects-Model.jpg?resize=300,159 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/After-Effects-Objects-Model.jpg?resize=277,147 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/After-Effects-Objects-Model.jpg?resize=359,190 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/After-Effects-Objects-Model.jpg?resize=543,288 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/After-Effects-Objects-Model.jpg?resize=560,297 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/After-Effects-Objects-Model.jpg?resize=150,79 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although <strong>scripting in After Effects<\/strong> can be daunting for a beginner, understanding<strong> how to use and create scripts<\/strong> is a great way to streamline your post-production workflow, so don&#8217;t be scared. Give it a shot! And don&#8217;t forget, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog?s=after+effects\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">PremiumBeat has tons of other helpful After Effects\u00a0tips, tricks, and tutorials<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you scripting in AE<\/strong>? Share advice\/pointers\/feedback in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don&#8217;t be intimidated by scripting in After Effects! 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