Motion 5.3 Essential Training

Discover how to create and design dynamic motion graphics projects using Apple Motion 5.3.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files
• The interface
• How to work inside Motion

1. Adding Assets to Projects

• Adding video
• Creating shapes
• Adding 2D type
• Building with generators
• Importing PSDs and vector files

2. Understanding Animation

• Applying behaviors
• Creating precise motion with keyframes
• Animating type
• Manipulating layers in Motion

3. Working with Video

• Applying filters
• Retiming footage
• Stabilizing footage
• Creating a match move

4. Masking and Compositing

• Using the keyer
• Creating and adjusting masks
• Creating object masks

5. Exploring 3D

• Positioning 2D layers in 3D space
• Adding lights
• Understanding cameras
• Creating 3D type
• Working with materials

6. Using Advanced Creation and Animation Tools

• Animating with audio
• Creating particle systems
• Using particle presets
• Working with the replicator
• Animating line graphs

7. Controlling Cameras

• Working with multiple cameras
• Creating depth of field with cameras
• Animating cameras with camera framing

8. Exporting and Sharing Files

• Making templates for Motion
• Creating templates for Final Cut Pro
• Sharing files
• Archiving projects

Conclusion

• Goodbye