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Is it compatible with Apple Silicon (M1) and Multi Frame Rendering?
After Effects CC is compatible with M1, so the project file and script will work just fine.
awesome! thanks for the quick reply, just wanted to make sure 
Hello is this sandsotrm motion kit already include PSD action, or sell separately?
because I already buy photoshop sandstorm action, and I just see this in after effect and I interested too
Hello. Yes, it does include the Sandstorm Action. Message me at support@thomaskovar.com and we can work out a solution.
Will this work for Instagram post and/or stories?
Hello. Yes, you’d just render out the results and add them to Instagram like a typical video file.
Let me know if you have have any other questions!
Hello, how to set the timeline be longer?
Hello. I just responded to your email about this, but for other users the method I suggest is to render out the “loop” comp and you can copy-paste that for as long as you would like the duration.
Hello, I don’t have photoshop, so can I only make the effect by after effect?
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Hello. Yes, you can create the entire effect using After Effects, Photoshop is not required.
Hello. Can Sandstorm Motion Kit run with Photoshop 2020?
Hello. Yes, the photoshop portion of the product is supported in CC2020, and the After Effects portion of the product is supported in CC2020, but you may have to switch to the legacy version of the Javascript Engine depending on your settings in After Effects.
I’m happy to help out if you run into any issues. Just message me directly at support@thomaskovar.com.
I didn´t find the Exporter to export PSD to AE?
Hello. I believe you are referring to the old version of the product, the newer version supports a new workflow where you don’t have to import the files from Photoshop, you can create the results directly in After Effects.
Is it possible to separate effects from pictures in after effects?
Hello. At this time it’s not supported, but it could be done.
Essentially the workflow would be to disable the brushed layer in the construct phase of the set up. If you have any troubles with that I’ll try to accommodate, but again it’s not officially supported.
I love the effect! ... And now, I’m wanting to scatterize the picture in AE, in that, I have a logo that takes on a dust storm, but I want the logo itself to scatterize while the dust stays presents. In other words, the logo itself fades into the dust. Is this possible?
Hello! Technically, it’s not supported to do that with this particular product, but of course anythings possible in AE – the fastest way would probably to make two separate renders, one masking the logo fade and another using the effect on your logo. Then take the two renders and mask out sandstorm render to reveal the logo disintegrating.
We need a fully updated plugin for current photoshop. I emailed you.
Hello. The current version of the product should be working in CC2019 – can you let me know what issue you’re running into?
Yeah I found the updated version for Photoshop, thank you.
What about for After effects? Is there an updated version for AE?
No problem! Did the version within the latest version (v1-2-1) of the Motion Kit not work for you? I only ask because if there’s an issue with the download I want to get it fixed right away.
Can you send me a link please?
If you go to your downloads section (select your username on the top-right, from the dropdown select “Downloads”) there you can re-download the latest version of the product.
I did that originally, it did not have the latest 2018 version of the Photoshop Plugin, so I assumed that the after effects plugin was also not updated. You should include the 2018 Photoshop plugin in the package. I had purchased the full motion package that included it. Not the separate AE package. That’s the problem I think is that there are too many derivatives now floating around Envato.
Hello. I apologize but I’m not sure what you mean. The version included in Sandstorm Motion Kit contains the Photoshop Action within the folder “CC 2015.5+” and is currently working in CC2018 and CC2019.
Sevenstyles has the Photoshop Action you can purchase individually on GraphicRiver, or via subscription on Envato Elements.
Did any of those versions you recently downloaded not work? I just want to be clear so we can fix the issue if you were having troubles getting one of the files to open on CC2018.
But is wasn’t working, there were numerous errors with the 2015+, Like five or six different recurrent errors. Your cohort that does the photoshop version has updated his single plugin file to include a 2018 folder, for $6 that one works.
Thank you very much for letting me know – I’ll look into this and get an update right away.
Oh no problem, adobe is a bear to keep up with. They cause people plugin problems ever time they update which is far too often in my opinion.
Hi, Running the DOWN action in the latest photoshop CC version gives me a “The command “Move” is not currently available”, I’ve already look in the faq and didn’t find an answer. Do you have some?
Hello. Happy to help, can you reach out to me directly at support@thomaskovar.com and I’ll get you in touch with sevenstyles, he’s the Photoshop Action master, I handle everything on the AE side.
Can you render any smoke without a clip ? (AE)
Hello. I believe you are asking if you can create the Sandstorm effect without an image or video clip. You need a source for the effect to work, but it could be as simple as a solid layer in AE, so you wouldn’t technically need an image or video clip to use the effect.
Another option is to run the effect on an image and disable the source layer so you are only seeing the results, but I would only recommend this for advanced users as it’s not supported within the product.
Hi,
When I create a comp using the plug-in it is limiting the duration to 12 seconds. I need the comp to be 1 minute. When I manually adjust the duration, after 12 seconds I get a blank grey screen….
Hello. The way I have it set up, you can extend the duration to a minute with the “loop” from the render. The advantage of this method is you are only rendering out 12 seconds worth of video rather than a minute.
I go over this process within the Shimmer Motion Kit in more detail, and the process is exactly the same for Sandstorm. Note that this part of the tutorial is in Premiere Pro, you’d render out the 12 second “In-loop-out” and then drag that video file into Premiere, then follow along with this part of the tutorial: https://youtu.be/qqPniGfeQsE?t=1703
Hi, Thanks for the reply. I’m actually applying this to a 60 second count down timer. It works really well for the 12 seconds, although I would ideally like it to be applied to the full 60 second text count down. Is that possible?
Unfortunately I don’t believe that’s going to work out the way the product is set up. Technically you could render out a new ‘loop’ for each number, but that would be a major pain.
Let me know if that’s going to be a problem for you – if you purchased the product for that specific use in mind, reach out to me at support@thomaskovar.com and we’ll get you reimbursed.
Hi, I don’t mind rendering each number out. Is there a way to have the sand effect begin at frame one and continue to the end, rather than fade in and out?
The sand effect does actually begin at frame one (including color effects) . It is completely off at frame 0 and begins fading in on frame 1, but the sand takes a few seconds to be visible from that point. What I would do is render out the in-loop-out and just trim the render in Premiere.
The way it’s set up is that it builds for 4 seconds, loops for 4 seconds, then fades for 4 seconds, so you could just render out the in-loop-out and delete the last 4 seconds of the render, or adjust the render output so it only renders 8 seconds instead of 12.
Thanks, quick other support question, I’m trying to load it on my windows laptop and I can get the UI panel to appear in AE but the effects don’t load.
I’ve copied the folder/script file to: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects CC 2018\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels
Sure, did you place the “(Motion Kit Assets)” folder into the ScriptUI Panels folder? If not, be sure to place that in there and restart AE for it to take effect.
Presale question: Can the final photo be saved as GIF to show the animated sandstorm effect? I would like to post my photos on Facebook, for example to show the coolness of the sandstorm Thanks.
Hello. Absolutely, the process would be to create the video render and then bring that into Photoshop (or whichever video editing application you use) and export the video as a gif.
Note that I go over this in the tutorial for the Shimmer Motion Kit, but the process would be the same for Sandstorm Motion Kit. Here’s the section where I discuss that so you can get a feel for the process: https://youtu.be/qqPniGfeQsE?t=1780
If you have any questions at all please let me know!
Kind of disappointed. I thought this was exactly what I was looking for, but it turns out it’s exclusively for use on photos. I thought the after effects compatibility meant it would also be useful on video projects, but I was wrong. Definitely disappointed. I guess I’ll have to keep searching for something else.
Hello. First off, really sorry the product won’t work for you! I understand what you mean, but unfortunately the issue with applying the effect to video is the isolation of object (rotoscoping, green screen), not necessarily the way the effect is applied.
I’m more than happy to offer a refund for any of my products if you’re not 100% happy with them, just reach out to support@thomaskovar.com and we’ll get it taken care of.
Hi Thomas. I am missing the sandstorm export action in my downloads folder. I’m using the CC 2019 Photoshop version. How can I get a hold of this action? Thank you.
We no longer support the workflow from Photoshop to AE, as the new workflow and results are much better than v1! You may be watching the previous versions tutorial, be sure to check out the latest version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBOm23JWapE
Hi Thomas. When I imported the script to AE and selected window—> Sandstorm, I get a prompt with dimensions and frame rate asking me to select a still image to replace your file. When I try to select anything, I get an error – path is not valid. It seems to be looking for trail.mov file. I’m not sure how to resolve an get to work. Appreciate your help. Thank you.
Hello, it sounds like the Motion Kit Assets are not installed properly. Double check that those are installed exactly like in the tutorial, a lot of times place the wrong folder in their ScriptUI Panels folder.
Feel free to send over screenshots to support@thomaskovar.com and I can take a look and see if it’s set up properly!
I’m getting errors. I sent to you an email please check your inbox.
Hello. I just replied to your email, let me know if you have any questions!
I really love this script, however… Lots of expression errors in AE16 CC (latest release). Any chance of an update? Cheers Dave
Hi Dave! CC2019 isn’t quite ready yet, I have some updates in the works for the latest version – for now, what I recommend is to disable the new Javascript Engine until the next update.
To do that, go to your project settings, then “Expressions” and there change it to the legacy engine.
If you have any questions about that or need visual examples of where to find that setting just reach out at support@thomaskovar.com!
Thank You, that worked a treat. Cheers Dave
have tried everything but it just doesnt work. at best i get a static effect and no animation
Hello. No problem, I’m here to help – can you reach out to me directly at support@thomaskovar.com and describe what’s happening in more detail? Are you receiving an error? If possible, include screenshots of the issue so I can get a better idea of what the issue might be.
