Apple Motion 4 - Manual (Page 923)

Gradient
The Gradient generator initially creates a nonanimated blue-and-red linear gradient. You
can change the gradient from linear to radial, add and remove colors in the gradient, and
change the gradient start and end points. You can save a modified gradient to the Gradient
category in the Library and later apply it to shapes, text objects, or particle cells. The
gradient controls can be keyframed to create a moving, color-changing gradient.
Default Gradient generator Modified Gradient generator
Parameters in the Inspector
Gradient: Sets the color gradient. For information on using gradients, see Gradient
Controls .
Type: A pop-up menu that sets the gradient to Linear or Radial.
For more information on the Type pop-up menu, see Using the Gradient Editor .
End Condition: When Radial is chosen from the Type pop-up menu in the Gradient editor,
the End Condition pop-up menu becomes available. (For more information on the Type
pop-up menu, see
Using the Gradient Editor .) The End Condition pop-up menu has two
choices:
• Hold Last Tag: Extends the last color defined in the gradient editor beyond the gradient
(defined by the Start and End parameters) to the edge of the Canvas.
• Transparent Tag: Ends the gradient at the location defined by the Start and End
parameters. Because transparency is created, objects below the gradient in the project
appear beyond the end of the gradient.
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following controls: Gradient, Type, and End Condition.
923 Chapter 15 Working with Generators