Apple Motion 2 User Manual
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Chapter 12
Using Shapes and Masks
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B-Spline: Control points are all B-Spline points, with different degrees of curvature.
B-Spline control points lie inside, outside, or on the edge of the shape, and are
connected by the B-Spline frame.
Note: To toggle the display of the B-Spline frame, choose View > Overlays > Lines.
You can change a shape’s type at any time. Changing a shape’s type changes its form.
For example, a single set of control points produces the following three shapes,
depending on the selected Shape Type.
Closed: If you select an open shape, this checkbox is turned off. Turning this checkbox
on connects the first and last points of an open shape. If you select a closed shape, this
checkbox is turned on. Turning this checkbox off disconnects the first and last points,
turning it into an open shape.
Fill: By default, this checkbox is turned on for new closed shapes, and fills the shape
with the color specified in the Fill Color control.
Fill Mode: Defines how a shape is filled. There are two choices:
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Color: When this command is selected, the Fill Color parameter appears and allows
you to pick a color to fill the shape.
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Gradient: When this command is selected, the Gradient parameter appears and
allows you to select a gradient fill for the shape.
Fill Color: Lets you pick a color fill for the shape. Click the disclosure triangle to the left
to display Red, Green, and Blue sliders that allow you to choose a color mix, or click the
color well to use the Colors window to select a color.
Gradient: A Gradient library pop-up menu appears and lets you choose from a list of
gradient presets. Click the disclosure triangle to the left to display the Gradient Editor,
which you can use to create your own custom gradients. For more information on how
to use the Gradient Editor, see “
Linear shape
Bezier shape
B-Spline shape
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