Apple Pro Training Series: Getting Started With Motion

Lesson 3. Working with Layers in the Project Pane

Time Goals

Lesson_03 > New Project

Master_Project > 03 Master Project start

This lesson takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

Create a new project

Loop a media file

Change parameters in the Inspector

Select objects and layers on the Layers tab

Group objects to create sublayers

Replace media files

Change the order of objects on the Layers tab

Show and hide layers and objects

Crop objects in the Inspector

Change the opacity of a layer

Work with blend modes

Now that you've worked with the basic interface and created a motion graphics project, it's time to master layers. Understanding and organizing layers is the key to compositing, as well as to developing a solid workflow for even the most complex motion graphics projects.

In this lesson, you'll create a real-world professional project from scratch using the Project pane, the Inspector, and the Canvas. Not only will you learn how the Project pane works, but you'll also learn to plan and create a project layer by layer from the background up. The last step will be adding blend modes to polish your project with professional-looking style. Along the way, you'll also learn some time-saving and creative design tricks and tips. Sound exciting? Just wait until you see your final project!