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In order to fix that you can download a free Reflection preset from here:
http://www.sternfx.com/flv/Reflection_preset.zip
I've put in a special expression for the mirror effect which should fix this issue for any footage, expect Text.
If you wish to use it with Text layer, then you need to Pre-Compose the Text, apply the Reflection preset and then change the Y value of the Reflection Center until you see fit.
I hope this helps :)
RG Warp Reflection
by Mike Sussman on Dec 30, 2008
Great tutorial. Thanks.
But one question about the no-plugins method... for me the mirror effect does not stay with the layer when I move it, instead doing the mirror opposite. When I move my layer up in the comp the mirrored effect moves down away from it. How come yours stays with the layer?
Nice tutorial Eran. FYI for anybody that wants to buy, Digitial Juice has this plugin for $99 vs. $199 on the RG site. Not sure how long it'll last but it's a good place to look if anyone is interested.
