Apple Motion 4 User Manual

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Depending on the camera view, the object on the path may no longer be visible. For
example, if the object has not been rotated in X or Y space and you are working in Top
view, the camera is looking down perpendicularly (on the Y axis) on the object. The
motion path and its points are still visible (as long as the Motion Path behavior is
selected).

In the following image, the motion path appears flat when viewed from above—the
affected object only moves in X and Y space.

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Drag a control point up or down to adjust the object in Z space.

In the following image, the path is no longer flat—the affected object moves in X, Y, and
Z space.

Note: The motion path onscreen controls are available for all camera views.

To enter specific values for the control point locations, click the Control Points disclosure
triangle in the Motion Path behavior parameters. The first value field is X, the second
value field is Y, and the third value field is Z.

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To reset the camera view, do one of the following:

• Double-click the 3D View tool that you previously adjusted. For example, if you dragged

the Orbit tool to rotate the current camera, double-click the Orbit tool to reset the
camera.

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Chapter 9

Using Behaviors

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