I want distribute about 1000 portrait images, each about 300pix x 400pix, to form a bigger image, with no overlaps. I need the option to randomize the scale of the images and the spaces between them, and they need sorting according to certain criteria; location, age, sex, and ranking from 1 to 10. This data will be in the file name. I'd also like the option to be able to manually position and lock some 'hero' rectangles, and let the program pack the others around them.
I'm thinking it's probably going to require a combination of automation and manual adjustment.
I want to output the file as an After Effects composition so I can animate it later.
This is a paid job btw.