Adding itunes and iphoto files from the library, Adding itunes and iphoto, Files from the library – Apple Motion 4 User Manual

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To choose a different Photoshop layer than was originally selected on import, select
the Photoshop file in the Layers tab, then choose a layer from the Layer pop-up menu
in the Properties tab of the Inspector.

Adding iTunes and iPhoto Files from the Library

You can add files from your iTunes and iPhoto libraries to a project via the Motion Library.
This is very convenient, as the iTunes library and playlists and iPhoto albums appear in
the Library subcategories.

Note: Although a connected iPod appears in the File Browser as a hard disk, you can only
browse for and import iPod files that are stored as data. Music transferred to the iPod via
iTunes cannot be imported into Motion.

To add an audio file from iTunes

1

In the Library, select the Music category.

The iTunes library and playlists appear. By default, All is selected (the iTunes library).

2

With All selected or by selecting a playlist, select an audio file from the stack.

Note: When displayed in list view, the Music category shows information created in
iTunes, such as the Name, Artist, Album, Duration, and Size of the file.

3

Do one of the following:

• In the Preview area, click Apply.

• Drag the audio file to the Canvas, Project pane, or audio area of the Timeline (not the

Audio Editor).

Note: Rights-protected AAC files cannot be imported into Motion and do not appear in
the file stack. This includes non-iTunes Plus music purchased from the iTunes Store.

For more information on working with audio files, see

Working with Audio

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To add a file from iPhoto

1

In the Library, select the Photos category.

The iPhoto albums appear. By default, All is selected (the iPhoto library).

2

With All selected or by selecting an album, select a file from the stack.

Note: When displayed in list view, the Photos category shows information created in
iPhoto, such as the Name and Size of the file.

3

Do one of the following:

• In the Preview area, click Apply.

• Drag the file to the Canvas, Layers tab, or Timeline.

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