Expression Series

Beginner Series for Expression Basics

"A lot of people seem to struggle with expressions. This is due, to a simple lack of understanding of what they are and how they work. This series is designed to answer some of your questions by taking a look at the basics. 

Let's dive in together!"

Lesson 1 - Intro to Expressions

Topics Covered - Lesson 1

  • What are expressions.
  • When do we use them.
  • How do we use them.
  • How to add expression controls.
  • Using built in pre-sets.
  • Time expression.

Lesson 2 - Expression Basics

Topics Covered - Lesson 2

  • Quick re-cap.
  • Adding Basic expressions.
  • Loop Out expression.
  • Loop In expression.
  • Pingpong variable.
  • Using Pickwhip to mirror.
  • Adding controllers.

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Lesson 3 - Wiggle Expression

Topics Covered - Lesson 3

  • Intro to the wiggle expression.
  • What is the wiggle expression.
  • How we use the expression.
  • Breakdown of the code.
  • Wiggle (Freq, Amp)
  • Wiggle (Freq, Amp, Octaves, Amp_Mult)
  • Adding Motion Blur.

Lesson 4 - Expression Errors

Topics Covered - Lesson 4

  • Intro to expression errors.
  • What are they.
  • Where do they appear.
  • Why they occur.
  • Fixing expression errors.
  • Most common errors.

Lesson 5 - Top 5 Expressions

Topics Covered - Lesson 5

  • Look at my top 5 expressions
  • Bounce Expression
  • Time Expression
  • Smooth Expression
  • SourceRecAtTime
  • Wiggle Expression

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