Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 65)

Chapter 2 Introduction to the Motion interface 65
Mini-Timeline
The mini-Timeline lies above the transport controls and below the Canvas. The mini-Timeline
offers an easy way to see where selected objects fit into the project as a whole. The mini-
Timeline also provides controls to perform quick edits such as moving, trimming, and slipping
objects without opening the Timing pane.
Mini-Timeline
The playhead indicates which frame you are viewing. In and Out markers identify the play range.
The length of the mini-Timeline represents the duration of the project.
You can add objects (such as clips, images, particle emitters, and so on) to a project at a specific
time by dragging items from the File Browser or Library to the mini-Timeline.
Add an object to the mini-Timeline
m Drag the item from the File Browser or Library to the mini-Timeline, releasing the mouse button
when the tooltip identifies the frame you want.
Move an object in time
m Select the object to move, drag the object bar in the mini-Timeline to the left or right to
reposition it in time, then release the mouse button when you reach the position you want.
Shorten or lengthen an object
m Select the object, position the pointer over the beginning or ending edge of the object in the
mini-Timeline, then drag the edge of the object bar to change its duration.
A tooltip appears indicating the In or Out point and the amount of change your edit is causing.
For more information, see Edit in the mini-Timeline on page 290.
Canvas buttons and transport controls
In the lower portion of the Canvas, there are several buttons that modify the workspace and let
you control playback of the project.
The first two buttons modify the workspace and audio playback:
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Show/Hide Project pane: Shows and hides the Project pane (which includes the Layers, Media,
and Audio lists). The keyboard shortcut is F5.
Note: If you use a Multi-Touch device, three-finger swipe right or left to show or hide the
Project pane.
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Play/Mute audio: Turns audio playback on or off.
Note: Turning audio off can improve playback performance.
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