Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 202)

Chapter 6 Create and manage projects 202
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Use snapshots to create alternate versions of a template for each resolution you need: If you
regularly create projects for a variety of output formats, you can build alternate versions of a
template in different display aspect ratios—all within a single template. For example, when
you create a template with a 16:9 aspect ratio, you can add an alternate version customized
for 4:3 displays. When the template is applied to a clip in Final Cut Pro, the editing application
chooses the version that matches its current display aspect ratio. These alternate display
versions of a single template are called snapshots. Snapshots eliminate the need to create
multiple versions of the same template for different display ratios. For more information about
snapshots, see
Add multiple display aspect ratios to a template on page 435.
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Place all media files used in a template in a central folder: To avoid problems with offline or
missing media, move all media files for the template into a central folder on your computer
before you begin the working on the project. Although customized templates are saved in the
/Users/username/Movies folder on your computer, media added to the template remains in
its original location on disk. A central location for all media resources ensures that files are not
lost. Alternatively, you can use the File > Save As command, and use the Collect Media option.
For more information, see
Save projects on page 187.
Organize templates in the Project Browser
You can organize and access custom templates in the Project Browser. All templates are
organized into categories. You can add, delete, and rename categories in the Project Browser.
Add a category in the Project Browser
1 Choose File > New From Project Browser.
The Project Browser appears.
2 Select a template type (Compositions, Final Cut Effects, Final Cut Generators, Final Cut Transitions,
Final Cut Titles) from the sidebar (on the left).
3 Click the Add button (+) at the bottom of the sidebar.
4 Enter a name for the category in the dialog that appears.
5 Click Create.
The new category appears in the column at the left under the template type you selected.
Delete a category in the Project Browser
1 Choose File > New From Project Browser.
The Project Browser appears.
2 Select a category in the sidebar.
3 Press Delete or click the Delete button (–).
An alert dialog prompts you to confirm the deletion.
The directory on your disk corresponding to that category is placed in the Trash, but is not
deleted. Template files in that category’s directory are also placed in the Trash.
Delete individual templates from the Project Browser
1 Choose File > New From Project Browser.
The Project Browser appears.
2 Select a category from the sidebar.
3 In the project stack, select the template to delete.
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