Livefonts and layers – Apple LiveType 2 User Manual
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Chapter 9
Advanced Design Techniques
9
In the Timing tab, set the Random setting to 15.
10
Add text or another element behind the panel of squares, so it is gradually revealed as
the squares fade away.
LiveFonts and Layers
Several LiveFonts that come with LiveType are designed to work in tandem with other
fonts. One of these is the Nitro font, which can make text look like it explodes. These
steps explain how to use such fonts effectively.
Note: You need to install the Nitro data file to follow this example. See “
” on page 29 for information on installing LiveType media.
1
Create a text track, and apply a system font with any basic formatting you like.
2
Choose Track > Duplicate Track to create a copy positioned directly over the
original track.
3
In the Timeline, lock the two tracks together using the grouping buttons.
4
Select Track 1, and apply the Nitro LiveFont.
5
In the Style tab of the Inspector, disable the shadow for Track 1.
6
In the Timing tab, set Sequence at 5 percent, then shorten the duration of the track,
either by dragging the end of the track in the Timeline or by adjusting the Speed
parameter in the Timing tab.