Introduction to Motion 5

Application(s): 
Motion 5
Class Code: 
MO101
Class Hours: 
24
Class Cost: 
$895.00
Prerequisite(s): 

OS101 (Introduction to Mac OS X), or equivalent experience.

Class Description: 

This three-day, hands-on course will familiarize students with Motion, Apple's revolutionary software for motion graphics design. This comprehensive course covers working with Motion's Real-Time Design engine and interface, behavior-based animation, parameter behaviors, blend modes, advanced particle system design, advanced title animation, working with templates, chroma key techniques, masking methods, advanced 3D features, working with audio, keyframing, and integration.

Topics include:

  • Understanding behavior-based animation and templates
  • Working with blend modes
  • Working with templates
  • Masking methods
  • Keyframing techniques
  • Working with objects, groups and layers
  • Working in a 3-D environment
  • Working with lights and cameras
  • Animating camera movement
  • Using preexisting templates and creating your own
  • Working with retiming behaviors and optical flow timing
  • Creating text effects - including applying behaviors and animating text on a path and in 3-D
  • Working with generators and particle emitters
  • Integration with other Final Cut Studio applications