Apple Motion 4 - Manual (Page 933)

Parameters in the Inspector
Type: A pop-up menu that specifies whether a “modern” or “classic” spiral is created.
• Modern (Linear): Creates a “modern” spiral pattern: The color swirls remain evenly
spaced as they move toward the center of the spiral. When Modern is selected, the
Scale parameter becomes available.
• Classic (Exponential): Creates a “classic” spiral pattern: The color swirls become thinner
as they move toward the center of the spiral. When Classic is selected, the Tightness
parameter becomes available.
Center: Sets the center point of the generator in the Canvas. The left value slider represents
X; the right value slider represents Y. To access the individual X and Y controls, click the
disclosure triangle.
You can also use the Adjust Item tool to adjust this parameter using the onscreen controls.
For more information, see
Editing Generators Using Onscreen Controls .
Color Type: A pop-up menu that specifies whether the spirals are two-color or a gradient
fill.
• 2 Color: Creates two-color spirals. When 2 Color is selected from the Color Type pop-up
menu, the Color 1, Color 2, and Contrast parameters are available.
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