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Motion

Expose Layer Speed Expression

Outputs a layer's movement speed (scalar) to drive effects like scaling, rotation, or blur.

Contributed by:


transform.position.speed

Expose Layer Speed Expression

Practical use case

Perfect for adding motion blur, elastic effects, or reactive animations tied to movement speed.

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