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Re: Animated Text with Callout Line
by Roland R. Kahlenberg on Nov 4, 2009 at 7:42:33 pm

Use the Generate>Beam plugin to create your line. Then use the following Expression for the Start parameter -
Pickwhip instructions are in bold.
//Start SCript
BaseLayer = pickwihp to the position property of the layer where the line originates from;
BaseLayer.toComp(BaseLayer.anchorPoint)
//End SCript

Then use the following script for the text layer

//Start SCript
TargetLayer = pickwihp to the position property of the text layer ;
TargetLayer.toComp(TargetLayer.anchorPoint)
// End Script

You'll need to set Length to 100% and leave Time at 50%. Should you want to make adjustments to where the line actually sits on either of the layers then use either the Pan Behind tool or the Selection tool to move the respective layer's Anchor Point(s).

HTH
RoRK

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