
Apple Motion 4
Apple Motion version 4 presents breakthrough 3D compositing and advanced animation capabilities. Learn how to produce stunning visuals with these remarkable tools found in Appleâs flagship animation program. Author Scott Simmons will take you through the programâs most powerful features with an emphasis on professional application of techniques showcased in these lessons. You will learn how to automate animation with the powerful Link behavior; create dynamic 3D camera moves with reflections, shadows, and depth-of-field effects; advanced retiming tricks; advanced motion tracking; particle and paint effects; and the all-new text tools. These tutorials are easy to understand and are taught in a logical fashion. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Course content
Introduction16 lessons
- Motion Principles4:25Free
- Interface: Windows5:56Free
- Utility Window5:25Free
- Inspector & HUD6:10Free
- Project Pane: Layers4:21Free
- Project Pane: Media & Audio5:47Free
- Timing Pane6:03Free
- Playback & Timelines5:11Free
- Toolbar pt. 16:14Free
- Toolbar pt. 24:53Free
- Preferences pt. 16:10Free
- Preferences pt. 24:34Free
- Project Properties pt. 15:20Free
- Project Properties pt. 22:38Free
- Intro to Behaviors pt. 14:30Free
- Intro to Behaviors pt. 22:28Free
Working with Layers8 lessons
- How Layers Work pt. 14:381 credit or ad
- How Layers Work pt. 25:071 credit or ad
- Photoshop Layered Files pt. 14:271 credit or ad
- Photoshop Layered Files pt. 24:591 credit or ad
- Vector Art pt. 14:211 credit or ad
- Vector Art pt. 23:051 credit or ad
- Blend Modes & Transparency6:081 credit or ad
- Rasterizing6:431 credit or ad
Text8 lessons
- Text Tool pt. 15:161 credit or ad
- Text Tool pt. 24:531 credit or ad
- Text Tool pt. 34:471 credit or ad
- Adjust Glyph Tool & Rotation3:471 credit or ad
- Sequence Text Behavior5:531 credit or ad
- Text Generators pt. 15:361 credit or ad
- Text Generators pt. 23:501 credit or ad
- Scroll Text Behavior2:591 credit or ad
Behaviors In-Depth8 lessons
Keyframe Animation7 lessons
3D Scenes11 lessons
- 3D Basics pt. 13:441 credit or ad
- 3D Basics pt. 24:031 credit or ad
- 3D Camera & Space Navigator5:211 credit or ad
- Frame/Fit/Focus/Flatten/Layer Order5:241 credit or ad
- 3D Camera Behaviors pt. 15:161 credit or ad
- 3D Camera Behaviors pt. 26:141 credit or ad
- Viewpoint vs. Framing pt. 13:021 credit or ad
- Viewpoint vs. Framing pt. 23:581 credit or ad
- Depth of Field6:191 credit or ad
- Lights6:081 credit or ad
- Objects/Reflections/Shadows6:171 credit or ad