Clouds – Apple Motion 5.1.1 User Manual
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Chapter 18
Generators
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Contrast: A slider that sets the sharpness of the division between squares. Values range from 0
to 1.
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Publish OSC: A checkbox that, when selected, ensures that if this generator is sent to
Final Cut Pro X as part of a template, the onscreen controls are accessible in Final Cut Pro.
For more information about publishing onscreen controls and other parameters, see
Final Cut Pro X templates overview
on page 385.
Clouds
The Clouds generator creates an animated cloud pattern. You can modify or animate the color,
scale, speed, and strength of the cloud layers.
Normal Clouds
Turbulent Clouds
Parameters in the Inspector
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Horizontal Scale: A slider that simulates zooming into or out of the cloud pattern by
horizontally scaling the generator. Larger numbers indicate a higher level of zoom.
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Vertical Scale: A slider that simulates zooming into or out of the cloud pattern by vertically
scaling the generator. Larger numbers indicate a higher level of zoom.
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Speed: A slider that sets the speed of movement of the clouds. Values range from 0 to 2.
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Gradient: Controls that set the color gradient used for the clouds. For information on using
gradients, see
on page 135.
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Method: A pop-up menu that sets the algorithm used to generate the clouds. Values can be set
to Normal (default) or Turbulent.
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Offset: Value sliders that set the coordinates of the center of the clouds. Coordinates are
calculated from the center of your object, which is the coordinate origin. (You can also use the
Adjust Item tool to adjust this parameter using onscreen controls. For more information, see
on page 710.)
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1st Layer Strength: A slider that sets the strength of the first layer of clouds. Values range from
0 to 1.
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2nd Layer Strength: A slider that sets the strength of the second layer of clouds. Values range
from 0 to 1.
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3rd Layer Strength: A slider that sets the strength of the third layer of clouds. Values range from
0 to 1.
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4th Layer Strength: A slider that sets the strength of the fourth layer of clouds. Values range
from 0 to 1.
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