Motion 3 Essential Training

The real-time engine in Motion 3, a component of Apple's Final Cut Studio 2, gives motion graphics designers the freedom to continually experiment and adjust while they work. Ian Robinson explores how to get the most from this unique application, while also sharing his own essential motion graphics techniques. Along with teaching the fundamentals of video and audio work, he looks at Motion 3's new 3D tools in depth. Ian demonstrates the use of behaviors to create organic movement in particle systems and camera moves without keyframes. He also discusses effective integration with the other Final Cut Studio applications, and much more. Example files accompany the course.

Topics Include:

• Adding assets to the Library
• Working with layers and groups
• Applying single or multiple behaviors
• Manipulating keyframes
• Animating text
• Applying and adjusting filters
• Understanding different types of keying
• Using masks and shapes
• Generating a background or transition with generators
• Replicating an object or video file with replicators
• Understanding paint
• Using lights and cameras
• Retiming footage using behaviors and the Inspector
• Tracking motion with Match Move

Duration: 5.25 hours
On 1 DVD-ROM

System Requirements

Macintosh Requirements

• OS 10.3.9 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• QuickTime 7 or higher

Windows Requirements

• XP or Vista
• DVD-ROM Drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• PC sound card/speakers
• QuickTime 7 or higher (included)
• .NET 2.0 or higher (included)