Dimensions
214 x 143 x 8mm
Affordable, quick look-up guide is an indispensable reference to Motion 4.
- Packed with time-saving workflow tips, tricks and troubleshooting techniques.
- Compact size makes it accessible to people when they need it most.
- Handy summary of what's new in Motion 4 including enhanced 3D Shadows, Reflections, Depth of Field; 'flying' a camera from one object to another, and more.
Apple's Motion software has changed the motion graphics software landscape, bringing sophisticated visual effects capabilities within reach of more people than ever before. With Motion 4, video editors can create 3D Motion graphics with drag-and-drop ease, incredible performance and unprecedented color fidelity. Designed as a desktop companion for both editors and motion graphics pros, this is the perfect at-a-glance guide to Motion 4. Master trainer Jem Schofield delivers a crash course on how Motion thinks (groups, layers, objects, and behavior-based animation), and meticulously guides you through the essential techniques and tools for animation, motion graphics, visual effects, and 3D design in a concise look-up format. The guide also provides a great summary of what's new in Motion including enhanced 3D shadows, reflections, and depth of field; the ability to 'fly' a camera from one object to another; ripple text characters on and off the screen with ease; animate date and time sequences automatically; Motion's remarkable new linking behavior, and more. Motion 4 is part of Apple's Final Cut Studio suite which is now shipping and retails for $999 (US$), $300 less than the previous release. The user base for Final Cut Studio is 1.4 million and growing.
