Motion 101
Course Description
Motion is the perfect application for editors looking to create compelling graphic content without having to farm the work out to a graphics lab. This two-day course provides a comprehensive overview of Motion, Apple`s real-time design motion graphics application. The course covers interface fundamentals, particles, blend modes, layer organization, fundamental multi-layer editing techniques and advanced text effects.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for those who wish to learn the fundamentals and functionality of Motion.
Prerequisites
� Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Recommended next steps
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Motion.
To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.
Course Outline:
A Tour of Motion
Working with Finder Windows, Working with the Dock, Adding Final Cut Express to the Dock.
Using Generators
Preparing the Lesson, Working with DV, Working with QuickTime, Shooting Terminology, Understanding Nonlinear Editing.
Working with Layers and Objects
Launching Final Cut Express, The Final Cut Express Interface, Menus, Shortcuts and the Mouse, Working with Projects in the Browser, Selecting Window Layouts, Working with Bins, Quitting and Hiding Final Cut Express.
Using Templates
Preparing the Project, The Timeline and the Canvas, Playing a Sequence in the Timeline, Working with Timeline Tracks, Playing the Sequence from the Canvas.
Using Blend Modes
Blending Objects, Creating a Title, Adding a Logo, Changing Media Properties, Adding the Explosion and Sound.
Keying
Pulling a Key, Treating the Edges, Creating a Garbage Matte, Keyframing the Garbage Matte, Fixing the Choke Problem, Adding a Zoom Blur.
Nonlinear Editing
Assembling the Video, Bringing On the Butterflies, Adding a Lens-Flare Filter, Adding the Cinemative Graphics, Adding the Explutterfly, Adding the Hero, Fading Out.
Audio and Markers
Hesit Squad-the Backstory, Mixing the Soundtrack, Adding Markers.
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Motion 200
Course Description
This three-day hands-on course will familiarize students with Motion, Apple`s revolutionary software for motion graphics design. The course comprehensively 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, DVD motion menu design, tablet-driven gesture UI techniques, working with audio, keyframing, and integration.
Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for anyone looking to learn everything they need to know about motion graphics using Motion.
Prerequisites
� Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS
Recommended next steps
This course covers the requirements necessary to successfully become an Apple Certified Pro, Level 1 in Motion.
To register for the exam, please consult with your Apple Authorized Training Center. You are required to have an Apple Tech ID number before registering for any Apple exam. You can apply for a Tech ID by following the instructions at certifications.apple.com.
Course Outline:
A Tour of Motion
Getting to know the interface, Some Windowing Hot Keys, Setting the Play Range, Zooming the Canvas, Adding Objects, Applying Behaviors, Applying Filters, Soloing Objects and RAM previews, Deactivating Behaviors and Filters, Using Particle Simulations.
Using Generators
Applying Generators from the Library, Exploring Abstract Particles, Using the Cellular Generator, Working in the Inspector, Working with Gradients, Using Hot Boxes and Sliders, Adding a Slit Scan, Rendering a Generated Object.
Working with Layers and Objects
Creating a TV station ID, Building a Multi-Layered Composite, Navigating the Layers Tab, Working with Filters and Behaviors in the Layers Tab.
Using Templates
Using Motion`s Templates, Accessing Template Elements, Creating Your Own Templates.
Particles and Parameter Behaviors
Building Particles from a Movie Clip, Refining the Particle System, Adding a Splash of color, Putting English on the ball, Changing Scale, Birth, Death, and Transitory In-between Called Life, Using the Still-Proxy Method, Using Parameter Behaviors, Modifying the Butterflies` Movements, Creating an Implosion.
Advanced Particle Design
Working with Sprites, Adding a Second Particle Cell, Modifying particle behavior, Using Particle Proxies and RAM preview, Blending Dust.
Using Blend Modes
Blending Objects, Creating a Title, Adding a Logo, Changing Media Properties, Adding the Explosion and Sound.
Drawing Gestures
Activating Gestures, Working with Gestures, Exploring the Gestures Dictionary.
Keying
Pulling a Key, Treating the Edges, Creating a Garbage Matte, Keyframing the Garbage Matte, Fixing the Choke Problem, Adding a Zoom Blur.
Nonlinear Editing
Assembling the Video, Bringing On the Butterflies, Adding a Lens-Flare Filter, Adding the Cinemative Graphics, Adding the Explutterfly, Adding the Hero, Fading Out.
Audio and Markers
Hesit Squad-the Backstory, Mixing the Soundtrack, Adding Markers.
Keyframing
Animating the blueprint, Setting the keys manually, Working in the Keyframe Editor, Stylizing the FloorPlan Object, Masking Off the Canvas, Adding Circle Strings, Adding the Rising Gun, Blurring the GunRaise Object, Adding Crazy Squares, Adding the Final Scene Transition, Going Further.
Creating Text Effects
Building a Frenetic Text Effect, Working with Text Parameters, Animating Text on a Path, Animating the Tracking and Slant, Animating the Position, Applying Motion Blur, Adding Personality to the Text, Creating a preset, Applying Text Behaviors, Working with the sequence behaviors, Going further with text.
Integrating with Apple Pro Applications
Creating a Lower Third for Final Cut Pro, Creating a DVD Motion Menu.
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