Exchange media in a project, Source media parameters – Apple Motion 5.1.1 User Manual
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Chapter 6
Create and manage projects
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The source media file is deleted from the Media list, removing all instances of that media from
your Motion project. (However, the original media remains intact on your hard disk.)
Exchange media in a project
You can overwrite an image layer with media from a different file in the File Browser or Library.
This process, called exchanging media, replaces the layer’s original source media link with a new
source media link. When you exchange a layer’s source media, the layer retains its Property
Inspector parameter values (including Position, Scale, and Opacity, and Blend Mode), as well as
applied filters, behaviors, masks, or keyframes.
The exchange operation lets you replace layers in your project even after you’ve modified and
animated them. If you’re unhappy with an element of your composition, exchange it with a
new one.
Important:
You can only exchange layers that are linked to media files on disk. You cannot
exchange Motion-generated objects such as particle systems, generators, shapes, or text objects.
Exchange media in a layer
1
Drag a media file from the File Browser onto a layer in the Layers list.
2
When a curved pointer appears, release the mouse button.
The curved pointer
appears when you
drag a new object over
an existing object.
The layer’s original source media is replaced by the new source media.
Exchange source media via the Media Inspector
1
In the Media list, select the object to replace.
2
Open the Media Inspector or HUD.
3
Click Replace Media File.
A file navigation dialog appears.
4
Navigate to the file that will replace the current source media.
5
Click Open.
The original source media is replaced by new source media in the Media list and in any layers in
the project linked to the source media.
Source media parameters
When you select a source media item in the Media list, the Media Inspector displays adjustable
parameters that define how the image or movie clip is displayed and composited in the project.
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