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Apple Motion 2 Tutorials User Manual

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Tutorial 4

Working With Particles

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To save a custom gradient from the shape:

1

In the Layers tab, select Sky.

2

In the Shape tab of the Inspector, choose Save Gradient from the Gradient Preset pop-
up menu.

3

In the Save Preset to Library dialog, type Sunset Sky, then click Save.

The new gradient is added to the Gradients category in the Library and appears in the
Gradient Preset pop-up menu.

To apply the custom gradient to the butterflies:

1

In the Layers tab, select the Butterfly emitter.

2

In the Emitter tab of the Inspector, choose Sunset Sky from the Color Over Life pop-up
menu.