Apple Motion 3 - Manual (Page 1034)

1034 Chapter 12 Using Shapes and Masks
Opacity: Sets the transparency of the selected opacity tag (in the bar above the
gradient bar). The opacity tags control the opacity of the gradient. You can add
multiple opacity tags to create a gradient of varying levels of transparency. By default,
the opacity of a gradient is 100%.
Interpolation: Sets the interpolation of the gradient tag to Constant, Linear, or
Continuous.
 Constant: Creates a constant color distribution between two color or opacity tags.
For example, if the left color tag in a three-color, left-to-right gradient is set to
Constant, the gradient from the left tag to the center tag is solid.
 Linear: Creates a uniform distribution of color or opacity between two color or
opacity tags.
 Continuous: Creates a gradual color or opacity transition between two color or
opacity tags.
Location: Sets the location of the selected gradient color or opacity tag or spread
control.
Type: This pop-up menu allows you to choose a linear or radial gradient.
 Linear: Creates a linear gradient.
 Radial: Creates a radial gradient.
Start: Value sliders that set the start position of the gradient. This parameter affects the
gradient as a whole—colors and opacity. X position is the left value slider and Y
position is the right value slider. Click the disclosure triangle to display the individual X
and Y parameters.
End: Value sliders that set the end position of the gradient. This parameter affects the
gradient as a whole—colors and opacity. X position is the left value slider and Y
position is the right value slider. Click the disclosure triangle to display the individual X
and Y parameters.
Left tag set to Constant
Interpolation