Document Outline

• Motion User Manual
  • Contents
  • Motion 3 Documentation and Resources
    • Onscreen Help
      • User Manual
      • Supplemental Documentation
      • Release Notes
      • New Features
    • Apple Websites
      • Motion Websites
      • Apple Service and Support Website
  • Getting to Know Motion
    • About Motion Graphics
      • Design Tools
      • Timing Tools
      • 2D and 3D Compositing
      • Special Effects Tools
      • Unique Tools
      • Enabling Traditional Function Keys on Mobile Macintosh Systems
    • About Motion
    • About the Motion Workspace
      • Utility Window
      • Canvas
      • Window Arrangements
    • Toolbar
      • Tool Groups
      • Customizing the Toolbar
    • Canvas
      • Status Bar
      • Canvas View Options
      • Canvas in 3D Mode
      • Playing Your Project
      • RAM Preview
      • Mini-Timeline
      • Counting Time
    • Project Pane
      • Layers Tab
      • Media Tab
      • Audio Tab
    • Timing Pane
      • Timeline
      • Keyframe Editor
      • Keyframe Basics
      • Audio Editor
    • Utility Window
      • File Browser
      • Library
      • Inspector
    • HUD
    • Preferences
      • General
      • Appearance
      • Project
      • Cache
      • Canvas
      • 3D
      • Output
      • Video Output in Motion
      • Presets
      • Gestures
    • Menus
      • Application Menu
      • File Menu
      • Edit Menu
      • Mark Menu
      • Object Menu
      • Favorites Menu
      • View Menu
      • Window Menu
      • Help Menu
  • Creating and Managing Projects
    • Creating New Projects
      • When Motion First Opens
      • Creating New Projects from Templates
      • Creating Blank Projects from Project Presets
      • Creating Blank Projects with Custom Settings
      • Creating, Editing, and Deleting Presets
      • Moving Presets Between Computers
    • Managing Projects
      • Saving Projects
      • Using Autosave
      • Reverting Projects
      • Opening and Closing Projects
      • Managing Multiple Open Projects
      • Moving and Archiving Motion Project Files
      • Archiving QuickTime Video
      • Unused Media
      • Searching for Projects Using the Finder
    • Editing Project Properties
      • Changing the Frame Size of a Project
    • Browsing Media Files in Motion
      • Navigation Controls in the File Browser
      • Controls for Customizing the File Browser
      • Different Methods of Browsing, Searching, and Previewing Files
      • About Networked Disks and Removable Media
    • File Types Supported by Motion
      • QuickTime Movies
      • Importing Movies from Final Cut Express HD or Final Cut Pro
      • Still Images
      • Image Sequences
      • Layered Photoshop Files
      • PDF Files
      • More About Alpha Channels
      • Audio Files
    • Adding Media to Your Project
      • The Link Between Motion Layers and Media Files
      • Selecting Files in the File Browser
      • Adding Files to Your Project
      • Adding Layered Photoshop Files to a Project
      • Adding iTunes and iPhoto Files from the Library
    • Managing Layers in Your Project
      • The Relationship Between Objects in the Layers and Media Tabs
      • Online Versus Offline Media
    • Deleting Objects from a Project
    • Exchanging Media in a Project
    • Object Media Tab Parameters
      • Object Parameters in the Media Tab
    • Using Media in the Library
      • Behaviors and Filters
      • Third-Party Filters
      • Image Units (Filters)
      • Generators
      • Image Units (Generators)
      • Particle Emitters
      • Replicators
      • Shapes
      • Gradients
      • Fonts and LiveFonts
      • Text Styles
      • Shape Styles
      • Music and Photos
      • Content
      • Favorites and the Favorites Menu
      • Adding Your Own Content to the Library
      • Using Custom Objects from the Library
      • When Library Media Becomes Unavailable
    • Organizing Groups and Layers in Motion
      • Background of Your Project
      • Selecting Layers and Groups in the Layers Tab
      • Reorganizing in the Layers Tab
      • Nesting Groups Inside Other Groups
      • Grouping and Ungrouping Layers
      • Showing and Hiding Groups and Layers
      • Fixing the Size of a Group
      • Locking Groups and Layers
      • Collapsing and Uncollapsing Group Hierarchies
      • Renaming Groups
      • Searching for Groups and Layers
      • Sorting Objects in the Media Tab
    • Customizing and Creating New Templates
      • Customizing Projects Created with Templates
      • Using Objects, Behaviors, and Keyframes from Templates
      • Creating New Templates
      • Organizing Templates in the Template Browser
  • Basic Compositing
    • Group and Layer Order
      • Arrangement Commands in the Object Menu
    • Object and Layer Transforms in the Canvas
      • Selecting Objects to Transform
      • Rules for Transforming Selected Objects and Groups
      • Using 2D Transforms
      • Using Canvas Compositional Aids
      • Cropping in the Inspector Versus Cropping in the Media Tab
      • Object Geometry Controls in the Inspector
    • Making Clone Layers
      • Clone Layers and Rasterization
    • Editing Opacity and Blending
      • Opacity
      • Blend Modes
      • Preserve Opacity Option
      • Using Blend Modes
      • Group Blend Modes
      • Object Blend Modes
      • About the Examples in This Section
      • Blend Modes That Manipulate Alpha Channels
      • Limiting the Effect of Stencil and Silhouette Blend Modes
    • Drop Shadows
      • Adjusting Drop Shadows in the Canvas
      • Drop Shadow Parameters in the Properties Tab
    • Retiming
      • Using Retiming Behaviors
      • Timing Controls in the Inspector
      • Retiming in the Timeline
      • Exporting a Selection
      • Expose Commands
  • Using the Timeline
    • Getting Familiar with the Timeline
      • Timeline Layers List
      • Timeline View Options
    • Working in the Timeline
      • Adding Objects to the Timeline
      • Adding to the Timeline Layers List
    • Editing Objects in the Timeline
      • Retiming in the Timeline
      • Editing in the Group Track
    • Working in the Ruler
      • Navigating in the Timeline
      • Defining the Play Range
      • Working with Regions
    • Adding Markers
  • Using Behaviors
    • Behaviors Versus Keyframes
    • Browsing for Behaviors
    • Applying and Removing Behaviors
      • Where Behaviors Appear
      • Applying and Removing Behaviors
      • Default Behavior Duration
      • Applying Parameter Behaviors
    • Modifying Behaviors
      • Modifying Parameters in the HUD
      • Customizing Parameters in the Behaviors Tab of the Inspector
    • Working with Behaviors
      • Enabling, Renaming, and Locking Behaviors
      • Copying, Pasting, and Moving Behaviors
      • Applying Multiple Behaviors to an Object
    • Changing the Timing of Behaviors
      • Using the Stop Parameter Behavior
      • Trimming Behaviors
      • Changing the Offset of Parameter Behaviors
      • Combining Behaviors with Keyframes
    • Animating Behavior Parameters
      • Applying Parameter Behaviors to a Behavior
      • Keyframing Behaviors
      • Converting Behaviors to Keyframes
    • Saving and Sharing Custom Behaviors
      • Moving Behaviors Among Different Computers
    • Behavior Descriptions
      • Basic Motion Behaviors
      • Examples of Using Basic Motion Behaviors
      • Parameter Behaviors
      • Examples of Using Parameter Behaviors
      • Audio, Camera, Motion Tracking, Particles, Replicator, Shape, and Text Behaviors
      • Retiming Behaviors
      • Retiming Behaviors Versus Timing Controls in the Inspector
      • Simulation Behaviors
      • Examples of Using Simulation Behaviors
    • Behavior Examples
      • Example 1: Creating an Animated Title
      • Example 2: Using the Gravity and Edge Collision Simulation Behaviors
      • Example 3:Using the Orbit Around and Vortex Behaviors
      • Example 4: Creating a Clock Animation
  • Keyframes and Curves
    • What Is Keyframing?
    • Animation in Motion
    • Animating in the Canvas
      • Using the Record Button
      • Applying Movement to a Clip
    • Animating with the HUD
      • Keyframes at the Beginning and End of the Curve
      • Animating Filters
      • Animating Behaviors
      • Combining Behaviors and Keyframes
    • Animating Using the Inspector
      • Animation Menu
      • Add Keyframe Shortcut
      • The Reset Button
    • Animating in the Timeline
      • Modifying Keyframes in the Timeline
    • Animating in the Keyframe Editor
      • Check Your Selection
      • Parts of the Keyframe Editor
      • Filtering Controls
      • Modifying Keyframes
      • Transforming Keyframes
      • Modifying Curves
      • Mini-Curve Editor
    • Animating on the Fly
      • Keyframe Thinning
  • Using Text
    • Using Text in Motion
      • Using Text as Particle and Replicator Source Objects
      • Setting Layer Duration Preferences
      • Working with Text
        • Creating Text in Your Project
        • Text as a Layer
        • Adding Behaviors and Filters to Text
        • Using the HUDs
      • About Fonts
        • Using the Library Font Preview
      • Using the Text Tools
        • Text Tool and the Toolbar
      • Editing Text in the Inspector
        • Editing Text Format
        • Editing Text Style
        • Using a Layer with Behaviors and Filters As a Texture Source
        • Using and Creating Text Styles
        • About Rasterization and Groups
        • Editing Text Layout
        • Using Behaviors with Text on a Path
        • Working with Text Margins
      • Using Text Animation and Text Sequence Behaviors
        • Text Animation Behaviors
        • Example:Using a Text Animation Behavior
        • Text Sequence Behaviors
        • Example:Using a Text Sequence Behavior
      • Using Other Behaviors With Text
      • Using Behaviors to Animate Text in 3D
      • Animating Text with Keyframes
        • Example:Creating Text Tracking and Opacity Keyframes
        • Using Keyframes Versus Using Behaviors
      • Using LiveFonts
  • Working with Particles
    • Anatomy of a Particle System
      • Cell Source
    • Using Particle Systems
      • Particle Systems and Layer Sizes
      • Using the Particle Library
      • Motion Blur and Particles
      • Creating a Simple Custom Particle System
      • The Predictability of Particle Systems
      • Customizing a Particle System Emitter
      • Modifying Emitter Properties
    • Creating Graphics and Animations for Particle Systems
      • Creating Still Image Graphics for Particle Systems
      • Creating Animations to Use as Cells
    • Advanced Particle System Controls
      • The Difference Between Emitter and Particle Cell Parameters
      • Emitter Parameters
      • Cell Parameters in the Particle Cell Tab
    • Animating Objects in Particle Systems
      • Applying Behaviors to Emitters
      • Applying Behaviors to Cells
      • Applying Parameter Behaviors to Emitters or Cell Parameters
      • Using Particles Behaviors
    • Applying Filters to Particle Systems
    • Particle System Examples
      • Example 1:Creating an Animated Background
      • Example 2: Creating Animated Pixie Dust
    • Saving Custom Particle Effects to the Library
  • Using the Replicator
    • The Difference Between a Replicator and a Particle System
    • Anatomy of a Replicator
      • Replicator Source Objects
      • Creating Graphics and Animated Clips for a Replicator
    • Using the Replicator
      • Using the Replicator Library Presets
      • Creating a Simple Custom Replicator Pattern
      • Customizing a Replicator Using the HUD
      • Modifying a Replicator Using the Properties Tab
      • Using the Replicator Onscreen Controls
    • Using Replicators in 3D
    • Applying Masks to the Replicator
    • Advanced Replicator Controls
      • The Difference Between Replicator and Replicator Cell Parameters
      • Replicator Parameters
      • Animating Replicator Parameters
      • Replicator Cell Parameters
    • Animating Replicator Parameters
      • Example:Creating an Animated Replicator
    • Using the Sequence Replicator Behavior
      • Adding Parameters to the Sequence Replicator Behavior
      • Modifying the Sequence Replicator Behavior
      • Sequence Replicator Parameters
    • Using Behaviors with Replicators
      • Simulation Behaviors and Keyframes
    • Applying Filters to Replicators
    • Saving Custom Replicators to the Library
  • Using Filters
    • About Filters
    • Working with Filters
      • Filter Types
    • An Introduction to Filters
      • Browsing For and Previewing Filters
      • Applying and Removing Filters
      • Improving Performance with Filters
      • Adjusting Filters
    • Working with Filters
      • Enabling, Renaming, and Locking Filters
      • Copying, Pasting, and Moving Filters
      • Reordering Filters
      • Changing Filter Timing
      • About Rasterization
      • Blur Filters
      • Blur Filters Without the Mix Parameter
      • Border Filters
      • Color Correction Filters
      • Distortion Filters
      • Glow Filters
      • Keying Filters
      • Matte Filters
      • Sharpen Filters
      • Stylize Filters
    • Tiling Filters
      • Time Filters
      • Video Filters
    • Working with Third-Party Filters
  • Working with Generators
    • About Generators
      • Using Generators
      • Adding a Generator
      • Generator Types
      • Modifying Generators
  • Using Shapes and Masks
    • The Difference Between Shapes, Paint Strokes, and Masks
    • Shape and Mask Drawing Tools
      • Drawing Masks and Shapes Using Bezier Splines
      • Drawing Masks and Shapes Using B-Splines
      • Drawing Masks Using the Freehand Mask Tool
    • Creating and Editing Shapes
      • Creating Rectangles, Circles, and Lines
      • Creating Paint Strokes
      • How to Edit Shapes
    • Illustrating Using the Shape Tools
      • Shape Parameters in the HUD
    • Shape Parameters in the Inspector
      • Style Pane Parameters
      • Creating Illustrations Using Multiple Shapes
      • Creating Holes and Transparency in Shapes
      • Applying Filters to Shapes
    • Animating Shapes
      • Using the Shape Behaviors
    • Saving Shapes and Shape Styles
      • Saved Shape Positions
    • Masking Layers to Create Transparency
      • Masking a Layer or Group
      • Combining Multiple Masks
      • Feathering Masks
      • Applying Filters to Masks
      • Applying Behaviors to Masks
      • Keyframing a Mask’s Shape for Animation and Rotoscoping
    • Applying Image Masks to a Layer
      • Image Mask Parameters
      • Applying Filters to Image Masks
      • Applying Behaviors to Image Masks
    • Using Masks to Aid Keying Effects
      • Garbage Masks
      • Holdout Masks
      • Performing Multiple Keys on a Single Subject
    • Manipulating Alpha Channels Using Filters
      • About Rasterization and Groups
  • Working with Audio
    • Audio Files in Motion Projects
      • Import File Formats
      • Previewing an Audio File
      • Adding an Audio File
      • Importing Multichannel Audio to Motion
      • Viewing Audio Files
      • Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Audio Tracks
      • Deleting an Audio File
    • Working with Audio Tracks
      • Turning Audio Tracks On or Off
      • Selecting Audio Tracks
      • Playing Audio Tracks
      • Muting and Soloing Tracks
      • Setting Levels
      • Selecting Output Channels
      • Setting Track Panning
      • Locking Tracks
      • Renaming Tracks
      • Working with the Master Track
      • Slipping Audio Tracks
      • Trimming Audio Tracks
      • Scrubbing an Audio Track
    • Keyframing Level and Pan Changes
      • Recording Keyframes
      • Adding and Editing Keyframes
      • Crossfading Audio Tracks
      • Syncing Audio and Video Tracks
      • Retiming Audio
      • Using Markers with Audio
    • Audio Behaviors
    • Audio Parameter Behavior
    • Using SoundtrackPro with Motion
    • Exporting Audio
  • Exporting Motion Projects
    • Exporting Your Project
      • Choosing the Export Type
    • Using Export Presets
      • Choosing an Export Preset
      • Editing an Export Preset
      • Duplicating an Export Preset
      • Creating an Export Preset
      • Deleting an Export Preset
    • Setting Export Options
      • Setting Advanced Export Options
      • Exporting a Play Range
    • Export a Selection
    • Exporting with Compressor
      • Using Compressor Presets
    • Rendering a Project for iPod Playback
    • Exporting an Audio File
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • General Interface Commands
    • Motion Menu
    • File Menu
    • Edit Menu
    • Mark Menu
    • Object Menu
    • View Menu
    • Window Menu
    • Help Menu
    • Audio Editor
    • Audio Tab
    • Canvas
      • View Group (Includes Transform Tools)
      • Create Group
      • Mask Group
      • Transport Controls
      • View Options
      • Miscellaneous
    • HUD
    • File Browser
    • Inspector
    • Keyframe Editor
    • Layers
    • Library
    • Media Tab
    • Timeline
      • Editing and Navigating
    • Keyframing Commands
    • Shape and Mask Commands
    • Toolbar
    • 3D Commands
    • Using the Command Editor
      • Command Editor Interface
      • Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
      • Importing and Exporting Command Sets
  • Video and File Formats
    • Supported File Formats
    • Standard Definition Versus High Definition Video Formats
      • Standard Definition Video
      • Standard Definition DV
      • High Definition Video
      • Supported DVCPROHD Formats
      • A Comparison of Data Rates of Common High Definition and Standard Definition Formats
      • Choosing a Frame Rate
    • Popular Video Codecs for File Exchange
    • What Is Field Order?
    • Using Square or Nonsquare Pixels When Creating Graphics
      • Working with Standard Definition (SD) Video Monitors andComputerDisplays
    • Differences in Color Between Computer and Video Graphics
    • Using Fonts and Creating Line Art for Video
    • Scaling Imported High-Resolution Graphics
    • Creating Graphics for HD Projects
  • Working with FinalCutPro
    • Using Motion with FinalCutPro
      • Importing a Motion Project into FinalCutPro
      • Making Changes to a Motion Clip in FinalCutPro
      • Restrictions When Working with Motion Clips in FinalCutPro
      • Sending FinalCutPro Clips and Sequences to Motion
        • Selecting Clips or Sequences to Send to Motion
        • Sending Browser Clips from FinalCutPro to Motion
        • Sending a Browser Sequence from FinalCutPro to Motion
        • Sending Selected Sequence Clips from FinalCutPro to Motion
        • About the Embed Motion Content Option
        • What Properties Are Exported to Motion?
      • Rendering Motion Projects for Use in FinalCutPro
    • Using Motion Templates in FinalCutPro
      • Terminology for Master Templates
      • Creating a Template in Motion for Use in FinalCutPro
        • Considerations When Creating Motion Templates for FinalCutPro
        • Creating Drop Zones in Motion
        • Creating Text in Motion
        • Saving Templates in Motion for use in FinalCutPro
      • Master Templates in FinalCutPro
        • Adding Master Templates to a Sequence
        • Template Clips in FinalCutPro
        • Working with Template Clips in FinalCutPro
        • Making Changes to a Master Template in FinalCutPro
        • Using Float Precision with Motion Content in FinalCutPro
  • Using Gestures
    • Configuring Gesture Setup
    • Wacom Settings
    • Using Gestures
  • Using Motion and After Effects
    • Adobe After Effects integration
      • Additional After Effects Integration Notes
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