Filter performance considerations, Filters and cropping, Adjust filters – Apple Motion 5.1.1 User Manual
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Filters
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Filter performance considerations
In large projects with complex motion graphics, applying multiple filters can adversely affect
your computer’s performance. To ensure smooth playback, use the following suggestions to
optimize your use of filters:
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When multiple layers are affected by a filter, rather than applying the filter multiple times,
place the targeted layers in a single group and apply the filter to the group.
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When applying filters to very large 2D groups (such as a group containing a growing particle
system), select the Fixed Resolution checkbox in the Group Inspector. When Fixed Resolution
is enabled, layers in the group that expand beyond the edges of the Canvas are cropped,
reducing the processing load on your computer. For more information, see
on page 160.
Filters affect text, 2D groups, and 3D groups in different ways. For more information, see
on page 927 and
on page 927.
Filters and cropping
In Motion’s normal order of operations, cropping is always applied after filters are applied. In
order to apply a filter after a crop, you can crop the image at the media level or apply the filter at
the group level.
Crop the image at the media level
1
Select the image or clip in the Media list (in the Project pane).
2
In the Media Inspector, click the Crop disclosure triangle, then use the sliders to crop the image.
3
Select the layer in the Layers list, then apply the filter.
Apply a filter at the group level
1
In the Layers list, select the cropped layer, then choose Object > Group (or press
Shift-Command-G).
2
Apply the filter to the new group.
Adjust filters
Adjust filters overview
After you apply a filter to an object, the filter is represented in the following places in the Motion
project window, allowing you to make adjustments:
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In the Layers list, underneath the object it was applied to, where you can select the filter, turn
its effect on or off, or lock it to prevent modification
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In the Timeline layers list, underneath the object it was applied to, where you can select the
filter, turn its effect on or off, or lock it to prevent modification
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In the Timeline track area, as a purple bar underneath the blue bar of the object it was applied
to, where you can select the filter and modify its timing by slipping or trimming the bar
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In the Canvas, where you can manipulate the filter’s onscreen controls (where available)
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