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.
Released on: 7/30/2008 |
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Table of contents
Introduction
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Welcome
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0:52 |
0.5 MB |
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Why use Motion?
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1:49 |
17.5 MB |
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Important definitions
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2:22 |
1.6 MB |
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Using the example files
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1:40 |
1.6 MB |
1. Getting Started
2. Adding Assets to a Project
3. Working with Behaviors
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Adding and adjusting behaviors
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4:02 |
7.7 MB |
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Applying behaviors to layers vs. groups
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1:51 |
2.3 MB |
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Adding multiple behaviors
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4:08 |
6.8 MB |
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Adding parameter behaviors
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5:30 |
7.2 MB |
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Trimming and sliding behaviors
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9:23 |
10.5 MB |
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Animating stills with behaviors
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10:27 |
14.7 MB |
4. Keyframing
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Using the Record button
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3:33 |
4.6 MB |
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Adding keyframes manually
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2:49 |
3.2 MB |
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Manipulating keyframes with the Keyframe Editor
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5:36 |
6.8 MB |
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Combining keyframes and behaviors
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3:10 |
3.1 MB |
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Working with recording options
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3:37 |
5.7 MB |
5. Working with Text
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Adding and formatting text
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5:56 |
5.4 MB |
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Creating text on a path
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4:16 |
4.3 MB |
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Animating text
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4:18 |
6.6 MB |
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Using pre-built text behaviors
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2:01 |
2.5 MB |
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Using text styles
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4:13 |
8.4 MB |
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Creating your own text preset
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2:07 |
4.8 MB |
6. Using Filters
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Applying and adjusting filters
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7:00 |
9.7 MB |
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Applying multiple filters
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4:16 |
10.5 MB |
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Being creative with filters
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4:43 |
6.5 MB |
7. Keying
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Understanding different types of keying
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2:08 |
1.8 MB |
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Pulling a simple key
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6:38 |
10.9 MB |
8. Using Masks and Shapes
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Creating simple shapes
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6:21 |
6.2 MB |
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Adjusting shapes
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3:01 |
6.3 MB |
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Creating simple masks
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2:33 |
2.9 MB |
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Creating a tracking mask
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3:24 |
5.9 MB |
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Creating a complex mask
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2:15 |
2.9 MB |
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Creating image masks
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2:53 |
4.7 MB |
9. Working with Generators
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Applying and adjusting generators
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3:11 |
3.5 MB |
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Generating a background
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1:30 |
11.9 MB |
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Generating a transition
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2:07 |
5.5 MB |
10. Creating Particle Systems
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Understanding particles
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2:05 |
5.3 MB |
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Creating basic particle systems
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5:18 |
12.1 MB |
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Making complex particles
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6:13 |
17.3 MB |
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Modifying particle behaviors
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3:57 |
5.8 MB |
11. Using Replicators
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Replicating objects
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5:06 |
8 MB |
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Animating a replicator
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4:32 |
16.9 MB |
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Replicating a video file
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3:31 |
6.1 MB |
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Creating a lower third replicator preset
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4:50 |
11.9 MB |
12. Understanding Paint
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Painting in Motion
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8:11 |
8.6 MB |
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Sequencing paint stroke behavior
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3:54 |
6.2 MB |
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Applying paint dynamics
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1:26 |
2.4 MB |
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Painting from shapes
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1:21 |
1.6 MB |
13. Working in 3D
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Using 3D space
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4:52 |
6.2 MB |
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Working with cameras
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3:55 |
7.1 MB |
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Using camera behaviors
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3:41 |
6.8 MB |
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Lighting a scene
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4:56 |
6.8 MB |
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Creating 3D text
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1:53 |
2.6 MB |
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Creating 3D replicators
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2:27 |
3.3 MB |
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Creating 3D particles
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3:59 |
5.6 MB |
14. Working with Video
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Applying Match Move: Four-corner pin
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3:11 |
5.9 MB |
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Applying Match Move: Transform
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1:48 |
3.5 MB |
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Working with stabilization
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2:11 |
8.3 MB |
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Retiming video
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4:03 |
8 MB |
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Retiming with behaviors
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3:29 |
7.1 MB |
15. Working with Audio
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Adding and adjusting audio
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4:51 |
4.6 MB |
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Adding audio markers
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2:56 |
5.3 MB |
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Applying the audio parameter behavior
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3:37 |
7.3 MB |
16. Exporting
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Exporting files
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2:49 |
6.7 MB |
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Creating an export preset
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2:51 |
6.9 MB |
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Archiving your project
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1:51 |
4.9 MB |
17. Final Cut Studio Integration
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Sending your project to Compressor
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3:35 |
5.6 MB |
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Roundtripping between Motion and Final Cut Pro
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7:11 |
8.8 MB |
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Creating drop zones
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5:27 |
7.9 MB |
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Creating templates for Motion
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2:19 |
5.6 MB |
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Creating templates for Final Cut Pro
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1:14 |
2.3 MB |
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Creating DVD Studio Pro menus
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2:39 |
3.6 MB |
Conclusion
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Exercise Files
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