Document Outline

• Contents
• Orientation
  • About Motion
  • Getting Started
    • Creating a New Project
  • The Motion Interface
    • The Utility Window
    • The File Browser
      • Importing Media
    • Dynamic Guides
    • Importing Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator Files
    • The Canvas
    • The Toolbar
    • Current Frame and Project Duration Fields
    • The Transport Controls
      • The Record Button
    • The Mini-Timeline
    • The Library
      • Previewing Items in the Library
      • Applying Behaviors and Filters to Objects
    • Motion Dashboards
    • The Inspector
    • Parameter Basics
      • Properties Tab
      • Behaviors Tab
      • Filters Tab
      • Object Tab
      • Inspector Controls
    • Using the Animation Menu vs. Using the Record Button
  • The Project Pane
    • Layers Tab
    • Media Tab
    • Audio
    • Using the Layers Tab
    • Compositing Basics
      • Adding Media to the Layers Tab
      • Selecting Layers and Objects
    • Selecting and Nudging Objects
      • Reordering Layers and Objects
      • Turning Layers and Objects On or Off
      • Locking and Unlocking Layers and Objects
      • Renaming Layers and Objects
      • Copying, Duplicating, and Deleting Objects
      • Grouping Objects
      • Changing Blend Modes and Opacity
    • Transforming Objects and Layers
      • Onscreen Controls
      • Aligning Layers and Objects
• The Playground
  • About Behaviors
    • Applying Behaviors
      • Applying Multiple Behaviors to Objects
      • Copying Behaviors From One Object to Another
      • Moving Behaviors
    • Working With Basic Motion Behaviors
      • Using the Throw Behavior
      • Stopping the Effect of Basic Motion Behaviors
      • Using the Motion Path Behavior
      • Combining Behaviors
    • Working With Simulation Behaviors
      • Using the Gravity and Edge Collision Behaviors
      • Using the Orbit Around and Vortex Behaviors
      • The Orbit Around Behavior
      • The Vortex Behavior
    • Behaviors vs. Keyframes
    • Using Parameter Behaviors
      • Applying Parameter Behaviors
      • Where Parameter Behaviors Appear
  • Working With Filters
    • Animating Filters With Parameter Behaviors
• Your No. 2 Pencil
  • Using the Timeline
    • The Timeline Layer List
    • The Timeline
      • Navigating the Timeline
      • Editing Objects and Layers
      • Adding Media to the Timeline
      • Inserting Media
    • Modifying Behaviors in the Timeline
  • Using Keyframes in Motion
    • Keyframe Basics
    • Creating Keyframes in the Canvas
    • Using Animation Paths
    • Keyframe Interpolation Basics
    • Using the Keyframe Editor
      • Modifying Keyframes
    • Checking Your Selection
    • Recording Keyframes During Playback
      • Setting Recording Options
    • Keyframing Objects With Applied Behaviors
    • Keyframing in the Dashboard
    • Keyframing in the Inspector
    • Keyframing Filters
    • Converting Behaviors to Keyframes
• Arts and Letters
  • Creating and Animating Text
    • Adding Text
    • Modifying Text
    • Editing Text Style
      • Changing the Text Color
      • Applying a Gradient to a Text Object
    • Applying Text Behaviors
      • Applying Behaviors to Text Objects
      • Text Behaviors vs. Keyframes
      • Using the Sequence Behavior
  • Creating Particles
    • Particle Systems
    • Adding Particles to Your Project
      • Adding a Preset Particle System
      • Creating a Custom Particle System
      • Modifying a Particle System
• Extra Credit
  • Keying and Masking
    • Creating a Key
    • Masking Layers and Objects
      • Masking an Image
    • Editing Mask and Shape Control Points
      • Using a Shape as a Mask
  • Audio
    • Adding and Removing Audio Files
    • Audio Tab
    • Audio Editor
      • Transport Controls
      • Scrubbing and Slipping an Audio Track
  • Saving and Exporting Your Project
  • Learning More About Motion
    • Motion Help
    • Motion Tutorials
    • Motion Late-Breaking News