Using cameras in Motion can be amazing. Moving them through and around objects, switching from one to another camera... so many options. In part 2 of 3 we'll cover Depth of Field controls.
Using cameras in Motion can be amazing. Moving them through and around objects, switching from one to another camera... so many options. In part 1 of 3 we'll cover the basic camera controls.
An excellent (and affordable) app to use for animation is Apple's Motion. In this article Iain Anderson runs through a number of useful tips on animating Motion's parameter behaviors.
Learn all about how to use edit markers in Apple's Motion 5 and why you'll never want to be without them again when creating text intensive titles for your video projects.
Correcting "flat" picture profiles from modern DSLR cameras, to add contrast and saturation, need not be a chore! Iain Anderson uses Final Cut Pro X and Motion to good effect in this tutorial.
Drawing lines and shapes in Apple Motion is fun and easy. What about animating those lines? Ben Balser demonstrates some tricks and techniques that can be used on more complex shapes too.
Motion is an under-appreciated application. Not only can you use it to create stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics and effects, you can also create cartoon style animation as Kiri Roberts discovers.
Get animating in Apple's Motion 5 with this excellent step-by-step tutorial by Ben Balser. In this article you'll master the art of using shapes as image masks, which you'll then animate!
If you need to introduce lighting that simply wasn't available when shooting, don't despair. Ben Balser, Final Cut Pro Genius shows you how to trip the light fantastic in Apple's Motion 5.
If you've not yet played Bucket Dan (free on iOS) and you're a facial hair fan, go download it now! In this tutorial Ben Balser shows how we exploded the moustache using Apple's Motion.
There's a multitude of iOS games all vying for our attention. So how do developers make theirs stand out from the crowd? Easy. Get Ben Balser to create an awesome game trailer using Motion 5.
The included titles in FCP X and Motion are great but will probably only take you so far before you want to modify them to suit your needs. Iain Anderson shows you how to do just this!
Learn how to create pulsating audio speakers that react to real sound using Motion. Ben Balser reveals how Motion's Link parameter behavior makes this a cinch!
The Motion vs After Effects debate is becoming more and more prevalent amongst video artists. David Smith demonstrates how, despite its different way of working, Motion can create a spectral analyzer.
Painting in Motion can be a heap of fun, especially if you have a graphics tablet. Join Iain Anderson as he explores the various painting options in Apple Motion 5.
Applying creative effects to video is what Motion is all about. Learn how to superimpose text on moving video to great effect with Apple & MPV Trainer, Ben Balser.