Replace Text from an External File
Posted: April 21st, 2006, 9:33 am
I need to replace text (and possibly graphics) from an external file.
For example, I have a base layer of video playing on the bottom, above I have 3 text layers, each named differently. I need AE to reach out to the external data file and replace the text so that I can render out the 'new' portion of media that was just created.
If there were 3 text layers and 10 replacements per layer, that would be 10 x 10 x 10 or 1,000 combinations. So, ultimately I need to create a data file that only has the elements needed to create the needed media NOT all of the combinations. (I can handle this)
1. replace text from an external file.
2. render out 'new media'
3. ultimately automate this process so that I either have lots of little movies OR a string of clips in one movie.
Thank you all in advance for your help.
For example, I have a base layer of video playing on the bottom, above I have 3 text layers, each named differently. I need AE to reach out to the external data file and replace the text so that I can render out the 'new' portion of media that was just created.
If there were 3 text layers and 10 replacements per layer, that would be 10 x 10 x 10 or 1,000 combinations. So, ultimately I need to create a data file that only has the elements needed to create the needed media NOT all of the combinations. (I can handle this)
1. replace text from an external file.
2. render out 'new media'
3. ultimately automate this process so that I either have lots of little movies OR a string of clips in one movie.
Thank you all in advance for your help.