Apple Motion 5.1.1 - Manual (Page 722)

Chapter 18 Generators 722
Color Solid
The Color Solid generator creates a single-colored object. You can adjust the color of the solid, as
well as keyframe the color to create an animated texture of changing colors.
Default Color Solid generator Modified Color Solid generator
Note: To create and animate a small, color-filled box or shape, use the Shape tools to draw
a vector-based shape rather than creating and masking a Color Solid generator. This is more
efficient in terms of processor performance and workflow.
Parameters in the Inspector
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Color: Color controls that set the color. For more precise color selection, click the disclosure
triangle to display Red, Green, and Blue sliders.
Concentric Shapes
The Concentric Shapes generator creates a repeating pattern of shapes.
Concentric Shape Circles Concentric Shape Polygons
Parameters in the Inspector
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Shape: A pop-up menu that sets the shape type. There are two choices:
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Circles: Creates concentric circles.
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Polygons: Creates concentric polygons with a minimum of three sides.
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Number of Sides: A slider, available when Polygons is selected from the Shape pop-up menu,
that determines the number of sides on the polygonal shape. A polygon must have at least
three sides.
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Rotation: A dial, available when Polygons is selected from the Shape pop-up menu, that
determines the orientation of the polygonal shapes.
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Center: Value sliders that set the center point of the generator in the Canvas. The left value
slider represents X; the right value slider represents Y. To access individual X and Y controls,
click the disclosure triangle.
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