Apple Pro Training Series: Motion
by Damian Allen
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Author: Damian AllenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11-08
ISBN: 0321278267
Number of pages: 560
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Book Reviews of Apple Pro Training Series: Motion
Book Review: Well done Damian... a great foundation book for Motion
Summary: 5 Stars
Well-done Damian. A great foundation course to the introduction to Motion. Thank you.
I just completed this. The author has managed to convey a comprehensive working knowledge of Motion in a (fairly) straightforward manner that has given me a clear insight into the benefits in using this new motion graphics application. The rest will be up to the user to pursue by themselves
Key topics covered: keying, particle creation, the modifying and expanding and randomization of, gestures, audio editing, covering unusual new filters (Slit scan), using Generators, Text animation and behaviors, graphics and behaviors, particles and behaviors, matte tracking, mask animation, color adjustment and a few more.
Highlights for me were using some of the new unusual filters (slit scan) and generators and of course the use of particle generators. A super highlight was use of behavior additions for text animation (similar to A.E text behavior scripts.)
Overall, I think you would be silly not have this book and motion sitting side by side. A great purchase that has opened up for me new creative possibilities that I was previously unaware of and giving me a good working knowledge of the software. Thank you.
FOOTNOTE:
Well, Apple too must be congratulated for the conception of this software. It has filled a big whole that has been lacking in after effects for sometime now (a flexible and simple to use particle system). Also, this new method of animation using "behaviors" is really interesting and forward thinking. (Creating animation key frames that would be almost impossible to key by hand.) Great work.
Interesting to note the similarities between Apples motion and Combustion. They seem to work almost in the same way.
Negative points;
Difficult for students to purchase both the software and the necessary graphics card as well to use motion.
At present, Illustrator layers are not supported and importing vector graphics is not as well. No paint options and no 3d layers as well. Rasterized images only.
Real time playback will depend on your system setup. I could not get this to full frame rate even with RAM preview for certain animations. (Text animation projects).
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Summary of Apple Pro Training Series: Motion
This Apple-authorized guide to Motion lifts the curtain on Apple's revolutionary new software for motion graphics design. A comprehensive book-DVD combo, it starts with motion graphics fundamentals and takes you step by step all the way through Motion's powerful advanced features, delivering comprehensive training-the equivalent of a three-day course-in one project-based book. Professional, hands-on projects help you learn as you go. All the files you need are on the DVD. Readers will harness the magic of Motion's Real-Time Design engine, behavior-based animation, and remarkable gesture-driven workflow using a graphics tablet. Topics covered include particle dynamics and behaviors, multi-layer composites using transfer modes, keying and compositing bluescreen elements, stylized title animation, and DVD motion menus, plus dozens of visual effects techniques using filters and transformations, and much more. Whether you're just entering the motion graphics field or are already an accomplished designer, this book will have you working in Motion in record time.
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