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Apple Motion 4 Training DVD

Learn how to take your skills to the next level. This Apple Motion 4 training DVD is the ultimate in comprehensive learning for the discerning professional.

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Introduction

Welcome Demo
Important definitions Demo
What's new in Motion 4 Demo
Using the exercise files

1. Getting Started

Launching Motion for the first time Demo
Understanding the Motion interface Demo
Understanding the Utility window Demo
Understanding the toolbar Demo
Navigating the Canvas Demo
Working with layers and layer groups Demo
Using the Project pane Demo
Transforming objects Demo
Controlling the Timeline
Using the HUD Demo
Essential preferences
Customizing the keyboard
Getting smooth playback with RAM preview

2. Adding Assets to a Project

Adding assets to Motion
Adding QuickTime movies to Motion
Adding still images to Motion
Adding image sequences
Adding layered Photoshop files
Adding Illustrator files
Using the Library
Understanding and using blend modes
Adding text

3. Using Masks and Shapes

Creating and adjusting shapes
Creating simple masks
Creating masks with objects

4. Animating with Behaviors

Adding and adjusting behaviors
Adding parameter behaviors
Applying behaviors to layers and groups
Adding multiple behaviors
Exploring the power of the Link behavior
Trimming and sliding behaviors
Saving custom behaviors to animate stills
Using shape behaviors

5. Animating with Keyframes

Adding keyframes manually
Using the Record button
Manipulating keyframes with the Keyframe Editor
Combining keyframes and behaviors
Working with recording options

6. Working with Text

Adding and formatting text
Using text styles
Formatting text with the Adjust Glyph tool
Animating text with the Adjust Glyph tool
Creating text on a path
Using text behaviors

7. Working with Video Footage

Stabilizing shaky footage
Match moving: Transform
Match moving: Four-corner pin
Retiming video in the Inspector
Using retiming behaviors

8. Using Filters

Applying and adjusting filters
Applying multiple filters

9. Keying and Green Screen

Pulling a luma key
Pulling a chroma key with Primatte RT

10. Generators

Applying and adjusting generators
Using the text generator
Generating a background

11. Particle Systems

Creating basic particle systems
Using particle presets
Creating an advanced particle system

12. Replicators

Replicating objects
Animating a replicator
Replicating a video file

13. Working in 3D

Working in 3D space
Working with cameras
Viewing a 3D scene in different layouts
Creating depth with lights and shadows
Simulating depth of field
Using camera behaviors
Animating cameras with camera framing
Create interest with the Focus behavior
Using reflections and highlights
Creating particles in 3D

14. Paint

Using the Paint tool
Using advanced paint tools
Applying paint presets
Sequencing paint with the Stroke behavior

15. Working with Audio

Adding and adjusting audio
Animating to music with the Audio Parameter behavior

16. Exporting

Sharing files
Exporting files
Creating an export preset
Archiving your project

17. Final Cut Studio Integration

Round-tripping between Final Cut Pro and Motion
Sending your project to Compressor
Creating drop zones
Creating templates for Motion and Final Cut
Importing Motion projects into DVD Studio Pro

Conclusion

Goodbye

Beginners Apple Motion 4 Training DVD Info

Title Information.

In Motion 4 Essential Training, Ian Robinson shows how to start building outstanding motion graphics and animations for video production. He demonstrates how to build custom text animations with the new Adjust Glyph tool and explores Motion's amazing real-time 3D tools. Ian highlights working in the 3D space, creating depth with lights and shadows, and using reflections to add realism. He gives practical advice on how to integrate Motion into a professional video workflow, round-tripping with Final Cut Pro and sending a final project to Compressor. Exercise files accompany this course. . Close »

Instructor : Ian Robinson

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Publisher:

lynda.com, Inc.

Duration:

6.25 hours - 92 lessons

Platform:

PC or Mac

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Price:

$99.95

£69.17

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