interpolation
Interpolation
For all the Interpolation methods, the argument t is often time or value, though it can have other values, instead. If t is time, the interpolation between values happens over a duration. If t is value, then the expression maps one range of values to a new range of values.
All the Interpolation methods can also be used to convert from one range of values to another.
Chris and Trish Meyer provide additional information and examples for these methods in an article on the ProVideo Coalition website.
Ian Haigh provides a script on After Effects Scripts website that you can use to easily apply advanced interpolation method expressions—such as bounces—to properties.
Methods
linear(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
linear(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
Description
Returns value1 when t <= tMin. Returns value2 when t >= tMax. Returns a linear interpolation between value1 and value2 when tMin < t < tMax.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t | Number | Interpolation Driver |
tMin | Number | Minimum driver value |
tMax | Number | Maximum driver value |
value1 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate from |
value2 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate to |
Returns
Number or Array
Example
This expression on the Opacity property causes Opacity values to ramp linearly from 20% to 80% over the time from 0 seconds to 6 seconds:
linear(time, 0, 6, 20, 80)This expression on the Opacity property converts the Opacity values from the range 0%-100% to the range 20%-80%:
linear(value, 0, 100, 20, 80)linear(t, value1, value2)
linear(t, value1, value2)
Description
Returns a value that linearly interpolates from value1 to value2 as t ranges from 0 to 1. Returns value1 when t <= 0. Returns value2 when t >= 1.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t | Number | Interpolation Driver |
value1 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate from |
value2 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate to |
Returns
Number or Array
ease(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
ease(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
Description
Similar to linear with the same arguments, except that the interpolation eases in and out so that the velocity is 0 at the start and end points. This method results in a smooth animation.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t | Number | Interpolation Driver |
tMin | Number | Minimum driver value |
tMax | Number | Maximum driver value |
value1 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate from |
value2 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate to |
Returns
Number or Array
ease(t, value1, value2)
ease(t, value1, value2)
Description
Similar to linear with the same arguments, except that the interpolation eases in and out so that the velocity is 0 at the start and end points. This method results in a smooth animation.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t | Number | Interpolation Driver |
value1 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate from |
value2 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate to |
Returns
Number or Array
easeIn(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
easeIn(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
Description
Similar to ease, except that the tangent is 0 only on the tMin side and interpolation is linear on the tMax side.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t | Number | Interpolation Driver |
tMin | Number | Minimum driver value |
tMax | Number | Maximum driver value |
value1 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate from |
value2 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate to |
Returns
Number or Array
easeIn(t, value1, value2)
easeIn(t, value1, value2)
Description
Similar to ease, except that the tangent is 0 only on the value1 side and interpolation is linear on the value2 side.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t | Number | Interpolation Driver |
value1 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate from |
value2 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate to |
Returns
Number or Array
easeOut(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
easeOut(t, tMin, tMax, value1, value2)
Description
Similar to ease, except that the tangent is 0 only on the tMax side and interpolation is linear on the tMin side.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t | Number | Interpolation Driver |
tMin | Number | Minimum driver value |
tMax | Number | Maximum driver value |
value1 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate from |
value2 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate to |
Returns
Number or Array
easeOut(t, value1, value2)
easeOut(t, value1, value2)
Description
Similar to ease, except that the tangent is 0 only on the value2 side and interpolation is linear on the value1 side.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
t | Number | Interpolation Driver |
value1 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate from |
value2 | Number or Array | Value to interpolate to |
Returns
Number or Array