Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.0.9) - Manual (Page 240)

Chapter 10 Add transitions, titles, effects, and generators 240
5 To change the shape’s size, position, and rotation, use the Transform or Distort built-in effect.
Use the Transform effect
to change the size, position,
and rotation of the shape.
Using these effects also makes it possible to animate the shape. For example, you can have an
arrow follow a person across a room.
6 To make the shape partially transparent, select it in the Timeline and adjust its Opacity setting in
the Video inspector.
Use a background
Many of the generators provide a general background over which you can place built-in effects,
titles, keys, and clips with an alpha channel. Some are solid colors while others are textures
such as wood or stone. Some generators even have animated movement, providing a more
interesting background.
Insert and configure a background clip
1 Drag the playhead in the Timeline to the point where you want to add the background clip.
2 Open the Generators Browser by clicking the Generators button in the toolbar.
3 In the Generators Browser, double-click the background thumbnail you want to use.
4 Select the background clip in the Timeline.
5 Configure the background (if applicable) using the settings in the Generator inspector.