Images in Duplicators with Group Array

September 24, 2025·cavalry, tutorial, video

An on-the-fly tutorial using Cavalry to create a dynamic image duplicator setup for motion design, which I then import into After Effects.

Unlike my previous structured tutorials, this one is more informal and experimental, showing my real-time problem-solving process under a deadline. I demonstrate how to convert a group of images into an array, use that array as input for a duplicator, and apply behaviors like scaling with falloff to create smooth animations. I also cover keyframing position with easing to refine the motion.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and context
  • 00:54 Setting up image arrays in Cavalry
  • 02:01 Creating and configuring the duplicator
  • 03:33 Applying behaviors and scaling with falloff
  • 04:50 Keyframing position and easing
  • 06:17 Wrap-up and final thoughts