Expression Shorts: Mobile Edition

ExpressionShorts is now available for download for the first time ever. All fifteen episodes are included. This popular video tutorial series focuses on After Effects Expressions. Not to be confused with After Effects scripting. There is a difference between the two. Expressions are bits of code that can be applied to any After Effects layer property that you can keyframe.

Expressions are for creating automated animation without the use of keyframes. Animations like having a layer automatically fade in or out on it's own without you having to change keyframes every time. While Expressions cannot manipulate outside information like files or assets within your project panel, they are able to create and read values that are then applied to the property itself. The Wiggle Expression for example can be applied to the Position property to have a layer move about on it's own like for camera shake effects.

After Effects Scripts on the other hand allow for more application, file, and project asset access. They can read and create files, as well can also create and apply Expression code to properties. Scripts are much more powerful in the overall application.

In this collection each video tutorial explains step by step the use and how to build the Expression. Also included are matching text documents with full breakdowns as to how each line of code works. These text documents can be handy for a quick refresher and for copying and pasting code snippets.

This series is still and will continue to be available online in it's original form at:

Expression Shorts Complete Series

This downloadable version was put together as an option for the many who have requested to have offline access over the years. A lot of work has been put into gathering, and packaging the entire series into a downloadable form. At $5+ you can get this entire series. If you feel this series is worth more, the + means you can donate an amount higher than $5 if you like.

If you are a returning viewer, thank you for your support. If you are a newcomer, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I hope this series helps give you more insight into the world of Expressions.

Thank you.

-David Torno