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Gradient Ramp Fixed to Layer Edges

Keeps the gradient ramp fixed to the layer’s top and bottom edges, ensuring it moves seamlessly with the layer during animations.


// add to Start of Ramp
rect = thisLayer.sourceRectAtTime();
xPos = rect.left + rect.width / 2; // Center X
yPos = rect.top;  // Top Y
[thisLayer.toComp([xPos, yPos])[0], thisLayer.toComp([xPos, yPos])[1]]; // add to End of Ramp
rect = thisLayer.sourceRectAtTime();
xPos = rect.left + rect.width / 2;  // Center X
yPos = rect.top + rect.height;  // Bottom Y
[thisLayer.toComp([xPos, yPos])[0], thisLayer.toComp([xPos, yPos])[1]];

Gradient Ramp Fixed to Layer Edges

Practical use case

Perfect for animating backgrounds, shapes, or titles where a consistent gradient needs to stay aligned with the layer as it moves.

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