What is one way to reduce the amount of an effect when you are using expressions?

Reducing the amount of an effect using expressions in Adobe After Effects often involves manipulating numerical values associated with the property to which the effect is applied. Including a division symbol followed by a number at the end of an expression effectively reduces the value of that expression by the divisor.

For instance, if the original expression outputs a value that is too high, dividing that value by a number less than one will decrease the overall effect, whereas dividing by a larger number will scale down the effect further. This mathematical operation is a common and effective way to achieve fine control over how much an effect influences the visuals, allowing animators and designers to tailor the impact of effects on their projects with precision.

Other methods, such as adding a multiplication symbol or using a subtraction expression, may alter the effect differently, but dividing the value is the direct and typical approach to reduce an effect's strength. Changing the effect type does not inherently adjust the amount of effect being applied; it merely alters the nature of the effect without a direct numerical control.