Apple Motion 3 - Manual (Page 631)

Chapter 7 Using Text 631
Once Flatten is turned on, the text characters no longer move in 3D space.
Note: When a text layer that is rotated in Z space is flattened, the text that is further
away from the camera (further away in Z) appears smaller. For more information, see
“
3D Compositing ” in the Motion Supplemental Documentation PDF.
∏
Tip: When working with text on a 3D path, the text may become difficult to read
depending on its orientation and distance from the camera. If you need to edit the
text, you can quickly snap the text layer to its original face-forward orientation using
the Isolate button in the Layers tab (or Timeline layers list) or the Isolate command in
the Object menu.
To isolate a group or layer, do one of the following:
 In the Layers tab (or Timeline layers list), click the Isolate button.
 Control-click the layer or group, and choose Isolate from the shortcut menu.
 Choose Object > Isolate.
 Click the Isolate button again to return to your previous view.
Note: Clicking a camera’s Isolate button activates that camera’s view.
Face Camera: When this checkbox is enabled, the text characters always face the
camera, even when the camera is rotated or the text is rotated.
Flattened text image only exists in X and Y.
It can only interact with other objects as a
flat card.
Inactive Isolate button