Applying parameter behaviors – Apple Motion 2 Getting Started User Manual
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For example, applying the Oscillate Parameter behavior to the Scale parameter makes
the size of the object vary between alternate extremes, from very small to very large. As
shown in the following images, if you apply the Oscillate behavior to the Position
parameter of an object that is moving on a straight path across the screen, the object
travels in graceful waves up and down the newly-shaped path.
Applying Parameter Behaviors
The following section briefly describes the two ways to apply Parameter behaviors to
the properties of an object. The first method is to use a shortcut menu on the
parameters in the Inspector. The second method is similar to applying other behaviors,
in which you drag a behavior onto an object. However, once a Parameter behavior is
dragged to an object, you must go into the Parameter behavior controls and select a
property to which the Parameter behavior is applied. This means the first method is
more efficient.
Parameter behaviors can also be applied to filter parameters and behavior parameters.
For an example of applying a Parameter behavior to a filter, see “
To apply a Parameter behavior to an object parameter using the shortcut menu:
1
Select the object to which you want to apply the Parameter behavior.
2
In the Inspector, display the Properties tab for the selected object.
Animation path before Oscillate Parameter
behavior applied
Animation path after Oscillate Parameter
behavior applied
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