Need 32-bit or 16-bit version of a layer from 8- or 16-bit project
The plugin I'm asking this question about distorts one image based on another (still or sequence). The distortion image must be 32-bit floating depth or can get by with 16-bit at reduced accuracy in...
View ArticleCan I access the pixels underneath if my plugin is applied to a text layer?
I'd like to access just the pixels underneath my layer. However the layer is a text layer on which my plugin is applied. I know I can do this as an adjustment layer, but I can't seem to get them unless...
View ArticleUsing layer param to PF_Checkout_Param, giving unwanted results.
I have a text layer that is 50x50 in a comp that's 1000 x 1000. In_data gives me good info about this, the extent_hint is {100,100,150,150}. If I checkout the same text layer using PF_Checkout_Param...
View ArticleNew After Effects CC 2017 plug-in SDK is live
As usual, freely available here: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/aftereffects.html Direct link: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/aftereffects/sdk/cc2017.html
View ArticleAfter Effects error : layer does not have a source.
Hi All, I add a Text layer and then add my custom fill effect to it. Then I call AdvItemSuite1()->PF_ForceRerender(in_data, &(params[0]->u.ld)) from AEGP for all the layers. But...
View ArticleWhich kind of plugin is Element 3D?
I was thinking it might be an artisan, but it doesn't change the default renderer. So perhaps it's just a standard effect but using openGL to create geometry?
View Article.shape4ae Track Data
Hey everyone, Since this is kind of an unusual Question that doesn't fit in any category I'm not sure if this is the right place to post it, but I figured that the SDK Developer Community is the one...
View ArticleIs this possible to access arbitrary frame and to modify the mask?..
Sorry for a bit messy discussion title. Please, let me explain. I have some experience in implementing video processing algorithms, but as our own software and never under AE. Now there is an idea to...
View ArticleHow to compile .rc file?
Hi everyone. I'm trying to change a version of my plugin in the .r file, but it does not recompile the resource file - the version number stays the same. I tried copying custom build settings from...
View ArticleAdd or remove effect parameters
HiDoes anyone know if it is possible to add or remove effect parameters after the initial PF_Cmd_PARAM_SETUP event?I would like to be able to select a number of items to add to the animation using one...
View ArticleLeaked Effect Refs
I have a question about the error “Leaked effect refs” and how I am only causing them in specific situations, on intensive SmartRender operations. I have noticed that when I cancel my plugins operation...
View ArticleExtendscript Time Value / AEGP Time Values BUG
There is a fairly annoying bug (?) in Extendscript that I am hoping to rectify by starting to dig into the C++ SDK and hopefully solve using a hybrid extension. Here is the bug: I have manually set my...
View ArticleAPI for 3D Camera Tracker?
Is there an API which can invoke 3D Camera Tracker for a composition containing video item? I am open to use any of the architectures - ExtendScript SDK or C++ based plugin SDK.I browsed through...
View ArticleAEGP_IterateGeneric, AEGP_WorldH and AEGP_GetBaseAddr
I have an effect I am working on that performs several iterations over an AEGP_WorldH This is accomplished by the following scenario: AEGP_WorldH outputWorld; ERR(suites.WorldSuite3()->AEGP_New(...
View ArticleAccess Layer Parameter from Different Effect
Is there a way to access a layer param referenced in one effect, from another effect during its smart render? For example:- "Dumb" module effect has layer param, amongst others- Render effect needs to...
View ArticleDevelop a simple After Effects plugin in C# ?
Hello, I would like to create a simple After Effects Plugin using C#. The plugin will have a small screen with a couple simple controls . This plugin will run in After Effects on a Windows machine. I...
View ArticleCan't load plugins in the MediaCore folder
So, my After Effects is installed in "E:\Adobe\After Effects CS6",so the MediaCore folder's path is "E:\Adobe\Common\Plug-ins\CS6\MediaCore".I just started to learn the SDK yesterday. When I was...
View ArticleGLator error
I have successfully built GLator in AE SDK with Visual Studio 2010. But when I try to launch GLator plugin in AE it shows error.. I created a composition and a rectagle shape red color. The try to...
View ArticleHow to get the width/height of the layer in ParamsSetup?
in_data->width is 0.And params[0] is not available(so as output). They all are not complete.What I want to do, is to set the width as the default value of a param. But I am not able to get it from...
View Articleafter effects and element 3d v2
i installed element 3d v2 but when i apply it first it shows a debug error and then "after effects error invalid filter (25 :: 3)"i have 2GB geforce GT 610 graphic cardwin 7i3 3.3 ghzplease help
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