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Returns the value of a property at the specified time, in seconds. For example, to have a property value for each frame chosen randomly from a set of four values, set your four values as keyframes at 0, 1, 2, and 3 seconds, and then apply the following expression to the property. Create a new After Effects composition, matching the exact duration of your countdown timer Create an empty text layer Expand the ‘Text’ options Hold down the ‘Alt’ key, and click on the stopwatch next to the ‘Text Source’ property. The next line tells After Effects that you want the random number generator (random) to generate the same random number on each frame. The last line of the expression calculates the final Time Remap value, which is just the sum of the current comp time plus a random offset between 0 and 0.7 seconds. After Effects Expression Reference. Converts the value of t, which defaults to the current composition time, to an integer number of frames.
Adobe After Effects is a powerful video editing & effects application. It includes a code expression engine, allowing you to write scripts to automate mundane and complex tasks. Discover how to use After Effects Expressions to quickly & easily create a countdown timer video.
How to Create a After Effects Expression
- Create a new After Effects composition, matching the exact duration of your countdown timer
- Create an empty text layer
- Expand the ‘Text’ options
- Hold down the ‘Alt’ key, and click on the stopwatch next to the ‘Text Source’ property
- Paste your expression code (seen below) into the code editor area
That’s it! You’re done! Scrub the playhead across the composition, and see your lovely countdown.
Expression Code: 60 Seconds
Expression Code: 5 Minutes
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Fonts
When creating a countdown, you may notice the numbers jumping around. You can try and avoid this by adjusting your text alignment. However, the best way to keep the numbers is a consistent position is to use a monospace font.
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One reasonable monospace font is CMG Sans Mono Digits. This font, based on Montserrat has been specifically designed to make it easier to create church countdowns.