Apple Motion 4 - Manual (Page 974)

Note: Because the Widescreen filter is masking the object to which it is applied, the object
is not cropped and retains its original shape.
Original image Widescreen applied
Parameters in the Inspector
Aspect Ratio: A pop-up menu that sets the aspect ratio of the mask. Values include:
1.66:1, 1.70:1, 1.78:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, 2.55:1, and 3.00:1.
Offset: Sets the position of the mask relative to the Y center of the object. Values range
from –1.0 (the bottom of the object) to 0 (the center of the object) to 1.0 (the top of the
object).
Border Size: Sets the thickness of the border.
Note: The border has no effect on the aspect ratio mask, but merely adds an additional
frame within the edge of the image created by the mask.
Border Color: Picks the color of the border. The color controls can be expanded with the
disclosure triangle to include Red, Green, Blue, and Opacity sliders to more precisely select
the color of the border.
Mix: Sets what percentage of the original image is blended with the letterboxed image.
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following controls: Aspect Ratio, Offset, Border Size, and Border
Color.
Color Correction Filters
Color correction filters can be used in a number of ways. You can change a mood by
making an object sepia colored, or make your object stand out by oversaturating it. In
addition, these filters can be used to fix a problem with contrast, color, gamma, or
brightness.
Brightness
Boosts or lowers the uniform brightness of an image by the specified amount.
974 Chapter 16 Using Filters