Apple Motion 4 User Manual
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Shape Style:
This pop-up menu allows you to apply a preset shape style (from the Shape
Styles category in the Library) to the selected shape. In addition to the preset styles, any
custom styles you have saved to the Library also appear in this list.
Fill:
By default, this checkbox is selected for new closed shapes, which are filled with the
color specified in the Fill Color controls. The Fill parameters allow you to modify the fill
of a shape. For complete instructions on using the Gradient editor, see
.
• Fill Mode: This pop-up menu sets how a shape is filled. There are two options:
• Color: When this option is selected, the Fill Color controls appear and allow you to
pick a color to fill the shape. Fill opacity allows you to set the opacity of the fill.
• Gradient: When this command is selected, the Gradient editor appears, as well as
the Gradient preset pop-up menu. The Gradient preset pop-up menu allows you to
apply a preset gradient (from the Gradients category in the Library) to the selected
shape. In addition to the preset gradients, any custom gradients you have saved to
the Library also appear in this list. Click the disclosure triangle to the left to display
the Gradient editor, which you can use to create your own custom color and opacity
gradients. For more information on using the Gradient editor, see
.
The controls for the Gradient editor are identical to the gradient controls for text,
with one exception. The text gradient parameters include a dial to control the angle
of the gradient. The shape gradient parameters use Start and End point controls,
which are available in the Inspector or in the onscreen controls.
Gradient preset pop-up
menu
• Fill Color: These controls, available when Fill Mode is set to color, let you pick a color
fill for the shape. For more information on using the color controls, see
.
• Fill Opacity: This slider, available when Fill Mode is set to Color, adjusts the opacity of
the fill (independently of the outline, if enabled).
• Feather: A slider that feathers (softens) the edges of a shape. Positive feathering values
soften the edge of the shape from its edge outward. Negative feathering values soften
the edge of a shape inward from the edge.
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Chapter 17
Using Shapes, Masks, and Paint Strokes