Apple Motion Introduction
Training
In Glasgow, London and Manchester
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3 Days
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Start date
July
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This hands-on course will familiarize students with Motion, Apple's revolutionary software for motion graphics design. Suitable for: Anyone looking to learn more about creating motion graphics using Motion. Those who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of Motion.
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About this course
To gain the most from this class, students should:
* Be familiar with Mac OS X
* Be familiar with the Video and its terminology
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Subjects
- Animation
- 3d training
- Graphics
- 3D
- Behavioural Therapy
- Animation Builder
- Animation Software
- Animation Engineering
- Technical
- Techniques
- Technology Issues
- DVD Motion
- Design
Course programme
The course comprehensively covers working with Motion's Real-Time Design engine and interface, behavior-based animation, parameter behaviors, blend modes, advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, DVD motion menu design, tablet-driven gesture UI techniques, working with audio, keyframing, and integration.
Course Content
A Tour of Motion- Getting to know the interface
- Some Windowing Hot Keys
- Gestural Input
- Importing Footage
- Setting the Play Range
- Zooming Options
- Adding Layers
- Cloning and Instancing
- Applying Behaviors
- Using the Motion Path Behaviors
- Applying Filters
- Soloing RAM Previews
- Freezing Tracks
- Deactivating Behaviors and Filters
- Particle Simulations
- Adding a Third Dimension
- Autosave
- Applying Generators from the Library
- Motion Blur-dependent Presets
- Core Image Content
- Working in the Inspector
- Working with Gradients
- Using Hotboxes and Sliders
- Using the Displacement Filter
- Using Image Wells
- Rendering
- Asset Management
- Building a Multi-Layered Composite
- Navigating the Layers Tab
- Working with Filters and Behaviors in the Layers Tab
- Creating Text
- Modifying Blend Modes
- Nesting and Collapsing
- Working in Float Space
- Converting from 2D to 3D
- Getting Around in 3D
- "First-person Shooter" Navigation
- Arranging Layers with Depth
- Mixing 2D and 3D Layers
- Adding Lights
- 3D Texture Properties
- Adding Cameras
- Applying an Animation Preset
- Working with Behaviors in 3D
- Quick Look at Particles
- Using Motion's Templates
- Accessing Template Elements
- Creating Your Own Templates
- Working iLIfe Content
- Formatting Text
- Working with Text Parameters
- Browsing Text Presets
- Sequencing Test
- Animating Text on a Path
- Working with 3D Text
- Creating Custom Presets
- Building Particles from a Movie Clip
- Refining a Particle System
- Adding Colour
- Changing Rotation and Spin
- Changing Scale
- Birth
- Death
- Life
- Using Parameter Behaviors
- MIDI Control
- Replicating a Clip
- Adjusting the Replicator Shape
- Modifying Rows
- Applying the Sequence Replicator Behavior
- Sprites
- Multiple Particles
- One Emitter
- Emitter Shapes
- Modifying Particle Behavior
- Particle Proxies and RAM Previews
- Blending
- Particles in 3D Space
- Moving Particles with Simulation Behaviors
- Setting Keys Manually
- Record Animation Shortcut
- Record Animation Modes
- Working in the Keyframe Editor
- Parameter Hotkeys
- Working with Keyframes in the Timeline
- Keyframing FIlters
- Basic Painting
- Write-on Effect
- Customizing Brushes
- Changing Stroke Properties over Life
- Working with a Pen and Tablet
- Adding a Zoom Blur
- Creating 3D Effects with Paint Strokes
- Pulling a Key
- Treating the Edges
- Creating a Garbage Matte
- Keyframing the Garbage Matte
- Rotoscoping with the B-spline Tool
- Tracking Defined
- Two Trackers
- Smoothing Footage
- Matchmoving a Screen Insert
- Hinting Features
- Adding Glass to the Screen
- Tracking with Filter Center Points
- Frame Blending vs. O-Flow
- Sending from Final Cut Pro
- Makers into Motion from Final Cut Pro
- Working with the Content in Motion
- Returning to Final Cut Pro
- Motion Menus with DVD Studio Pro
- Soundtrack Pro Integration
- Mixing in Sound Effects
- Multi-Channel Audio File Support
- Using the Waveform Editor
- Using the Keyframe Editor
- Using the Timeline
- Adding Markers
- Driving Animation using Audio Behaviors
Our goal is to make sure your class meets your objectives, not ours. Therefore, all of our outlines are treated as guides to help steer the workshop. We may change or alter course topics to best suit the classroom situation. A certificate will be given on completion of the course and you may also have the opportunity to sit for an accredited exam. Courses may also be customized to fit your exact requirements.
Additional information
Apple Motion Introduction