Working with macros, Tutorial summary, What is a macro – Apple Shake 4 Tutorials User Manual

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Working With Macros

This tutorial demonstrates how to create reusable groups
of commands, called macros. In this example, you’ll set
up a basic macro for a motion blur effect that is
adjustable to any angle.

Tutorial Summary

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What is a macro?

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Creating a handmade macro

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Saving and testing the macro

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Adding a button to the interface

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How to set slider ranges

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Creating macros with MacroMaker

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Creating sliders in MacroMaker

What Is a Macro?

So, what is a macro? Macros are commonly used nodes that are combined to create
new nodes. You control which parameters are exposed, and hide the ones you do not
need. Macros are extremely powerful ways of modifying Shake to suit your own needs.

Note: Use the onscreen version of this tutorial to allow easy copy and paste of the
scripting sections.