Apple Motion 5.1.1 User Manual
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Chapter 11
Final Cut Pro X templates
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In the next task, create three different snapshots simulating the viewfinder focus effect. In the
first snapshot, the top prism is shifted to the left and the background image appears out of
focus. In the second snapshot, the top and bottom prisms are aligned and the background
image appears in focus. In the third snapshot, the bottom prism shifts to the right and the
background image appears out of focus.
For detailed information on using rigs, widgets, and snapshots, see
on
page 370.
Create the SLR rig’s snapshots
1
In the Layers list, select the Background Group checkbox to see the effect of the snapshots as
you create them.
2
In the Rig Inspector, double-click just below the middle of the slider control to add a new
snapshot, then drag the snapshot’s blue tag to approximately 50.
Drag the blue dot
to adjust the value
of the snapshot.
3
Click the first snapshot (the tag furthest to the left), then set the following values:
a
Set the Gaussian Blur.Amount to 150.
b
Set the Bottom Prism.X to 25.
c
Set the Top Prism.X to –25.
This snapshot simulates the viewfinder of an SLR camera focused at one extreme.
4
Click the third snapshot, then set the following values:
a
Set the Gaussian Blur.Amount to 150.
b
Set the Bottom Prism.X to –25.
c
Set the Top Prism.X to 25.
This snapshot represents simulates the viewfinder of an SLR camera focused at the
opposite extreme.
Note: The middle snapshots values remain at 0, representing the SLR camera lens in
sharp focus.
5
Drag the slider back and forth to see the effect of the rigged parameters.
Be sure to drag only the slider control, not a snapshot tag.
When the completed SLR effect is added to the Final Cut Pro X Timeline, this slider will appear in
the Effect Inspector.
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