120 comments found.
Hi, If I want to add a doctor hat and after few seconds to change it to cook hat, how can I do it?
Hi there,
In your current project go to File->Import->File… and import Bobby_DIY_Pack.aep file. Rename the new folder to “Bobby_Cook_Hat”. Now in this folder change Bobby’s hat to cook hat and when you need an animation with cook hat use one from this folder. Repeat the same steps if you need to mix more accessories in one project.(you need to import the project, duplicating it in the project panel won’t work)
Hi, How can I change the text bubble color?
Currently there is no control for changing the text bubbles color. You need to do it manually. Here is how:
For the speech bubble under Solids folder select Color6. From the main menu choose Layer -> Solid Settings… and change the color. For the thinkig bubble there is an extra step you need to do. In the Project panel search field type “Main_Animation” open the one that’s under Thinking_Bubble_Other and to change the color apply a Fill effect to the first layer Shape Layer 1.
Hi. i will buy and use this product. But i have some questions. Can we remove or hide bobbys teeth? Those thooth thing is not usable for my customer. Next, can we add our logo into bobbys chest or belly? Thank you. Best regards.
Hi,
Currently it’s not possible to remove the teeth or add a logo to his body, but I’ll have it in mind for future updates.
Thanks for the feedback.
You are awesome… Thank you SO much for the 2.0 update! 
Thanks! You are welcome! 
Hi there, I just wanted to say thanks for such a great product. I was looking for something just like this to create an explainer video for work and it’s perfect. The animations are great and it’s fantastic to work with. I’d be very interested in a 2nd DIY pack with more animations as i’d like to make a follow up video. Not sure if that’s on the cards but if it is, i’m in! Keep up the good work. Thanks
Thank you so much! Actually I’m currently working on a big update. It’s almost finished, so new stuff are coming probably next week 
Hi there,
The pack is now updated! It includes many accessories and new animations. 
Cheers!
I just got the email to say an update was available and it’s downloading now! The new animations & accessories look great. The “idea” animation in particular will be very useful, and i love the accessories. Great work (again)!
Hi,
first of all, I must admit that I a really beginner with AE. Thus, maybe I am doing something wrong. But, since I try to open .aep file I bought, AE replies with:
1. a pop up alerting me that the project has to be converted from the 9.0.3 (Windows) version (I work on a Mac);
2. if I accept, another pop up tells that 27 files are missing from the last saved version of the project.
Could you help me (or just tell me that I have to learn how to work on AE!
)
Thank you.
Hi there,
The After Effects project file (aep) and all folders and files from the zip archive should be in the same directory. This way After Effects will find all needed files automatically.
Just make a new folder somewhere and extract the zip archive I’ve downloaded inside. (don’t try to start it directly from the zip archive).
Now open “Bobby_DIY_Pack.aep”.
That should do it. Let me know how it went.
I decided to try a different app do unzip the folder…and now..it works properly!!! many thanks!!!!! (now I have to learn better how to use AE!!
)
bye!
Hi, Absolutely love this file, very easy to work with. I am having an issue when exporting to mp4. Every now and then I get a 2nd bobby with the waving hand just randomly appear over the top of my current animation, when I preview it in after effects CC 2014 all is fine, it is only when I export it. Has anyone else reported this, any ideas how to fix?
Thank you, I’m glad you like it! 
It’s strange, no one has reported such a problem so far, but I have a few suggestions.
- Before you render the file, make sure that the Frame Rate is set to 24 in mp4 Format Options.
- You can try to render it as a JPEG sequence first, than import it back and render the sequence as mp4.
- Double check if the compositions you’ve created are in 24 fps.
I think it has something to do with the frame rate or the format.
Hope this helps! Let us know how it went 
fixed it, it was set on 25, thankyou.
Can I use this character for lip syncing? Thanks.
Hi there,
Unfortunately there are no lip sync animations available in the pack.
Just beautiful. I created an awesome birthday presentation without great knowledge of video editing s/w. Tuts and libraries were just great!
Good job!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
I’m glad you’re happy with my work!
Hi, I just bought this animation but AE CS5 on mac cannot open any of the .mov files. Says ”’Catch_Text_End_Alpha.mov’ cannot be imported – this ‘MooV’ file is damaged or unsupported.”. Same for all other files. Latest quicktime is installed and other .mov files (not of this pack) do work. Do i need to install .mov codecs for your files? Thanks
All Sorted. It was a problem with my After Effects. For the record, my firewall was blocking TCP communication between AE and QT32. Awesome job. Well done for this service!
I have another question. Is the first animation in you promotion video inside the pack? (the one where Bobby looks in from the side of the screen/falls)..
Thank you for sharing this with us! I was not aware of this firewall, QT problem.
The animation is not included, but I’ll add it in the next update.
Thanks for the reply. With your help I did an awesome 2 minute video in one day and everyone is happy! Awesome! excellent service.
Congrats with this new project. Very easy to use and great moves… I thin I’m falling in love with this guy
However I’ve got a question. Where can I find the sounds that Bobby makes (when he giggles, scratch, steps…)
Is there a sort of soundlibary where I can find this?
Thank you for the kind words! 
Just go to your download section and download the file again. I updated the project about a week ago and now there is a folder “SoundFX”. It contains sound effects from the other Bobby projects.
thx for the reply and your excellent service!
Hello
I just bought your template Bobby “Character Animation DIY Pack” but its’ not compatible with french version of after effects (lot of errors windows on launch and expressions disabled). This problem is not indicated in the description of the product Can you send me a new version with expressions universalized.
Thank you very much
Hi there,
Please contact me via my profile page so I can send you the universalized version. I’ll update the item as soon as I can.
Cheers!
The item is now updated with universalized expressions and I’ve included some sound FX you might find useful. Just download it again.
Let me know if you experience any problems.
Thank you for your quickness, we will test the update.
Hello, After testing, error messages are gone but there are still 3 that we try to correct ourselves.
Thanks for getting back to me!
Please contact me via my profile page (the form bottom right). I ask for it, because this way I’ll be able to send you the aep file.
Hello, I buy your AE project BUT i can’t change the color screencast, why ? To read you. Regards
Hi,
Did you follow the steps from the “Changing_Colors” video in “Video_Tutorials” folder?
Please contact me via my profile page (the form bottom right) if you still experience difficulties.
Thanks, you solve my problem. Very good, thank you for your quickly answer
Your program doesn’t work. When I tried to open your file, all I can see was ‘missing files’ and ‘warning’ messages. I spent another 50 USD to fix the problem, but even another programmer couldn’t fix it. It was like time consuming and losing money. Even the character(Bobby) doesn’t appear in Adobe CS4 After Effects.
Hi,
I’m sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience. The project works properly, it’s reviewed by Envato staff and tested by many clients.
The problem you described is probably caused by After Effects not able to read QuickTime MOV format. Although QuickTime format is an industry standard, in some rare occasions it’s not installed by default on the system or there is an old version that’s not recognized by After Effects.
There is a simple solution (also described in the documentation):
Download the latest QuickTime from Apple’s website HERE
Install it. Restart After Effects and try to open the project again.
I hope this helps!
Thank you. I will try download the link.
I want to show you the warning message in After Effects. Is there any way I can send you the screenshot~? Thank you.
When can I get refund?
Please take a look at the Envato help page on that matter.
Two thumbs up for this work mate !! ... I loved even just watching the preview video since the animation is so nice …. Good luck 
Thanks mate! 
Hi! i would like to buy character in fbx format with animations, can you do that?
Hi,
the 3D model is not for sale, I’m sorry.
Excellent job!, beautiful.
One question: I want to buy this character pack but I’m not sure how different this is from the other three previous releases. Is this more powerful?, does this one have more features and animations?. I’m not sure about the differences between all of them?. Thanks!
Hi there,
the DIY pack is modular. It contains different animations that can all be combined with each other to create a custom story. This makes it more flexible. You can arrange your scenes your own way using the provided animations and for example you can create something very short if your time is restricted, or a very long story if you have many things to present. On the other hand the projects like “Bobby Makes Things Grow” and “Bobby promotes” 1 and 2 are more complete and ready to go. By this I mean the animations are specifically made for the story, the sound FX and music fit perfectly and the only thing you need to do is to add your content, change the colors of the elements you like and render your video. Very easy to customize even for people that are just starting with After Effects.