Apple Motion 4 User Manual
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• Gradient: Allows you to add many colors to the spiral, creating soft transitions between
the colors. Spiral colors are determined by the Gradient Editor. You can create a custom
gradient, or apply a preset gradient to the spirals.
For more information on using the Gradient Editor, see
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Color 1:
Available when 2 Color is selected from the Color Type pop-up menu, sets the
first color of the spiral.
Color 2:
Available when 2 Color is selected from the Color Type pop-up menu, sets the
second color of the spiral.
Gradient:
Available when Gradient is selected from the Color Type pop-up menu, allows
you to pick a gradient from the Library.
Scale:
Available when Modern is selected from the Type pop-up menu, determines the
size of the spiral arms.
Tightness:
Available when Classic is selected from the Type pop-up menu, determines
the curl of the spiral. The lower the Tightness value, the looser the spiral.
Contrast:
Controls the transition between the two defined colors. A value of 1 creates
the highest contrast between the colors, lower values create less contrast, softening the
spiral. The Contrast parameter is not available when Gradient is chosen from the Color
Type pop-up menu.
Rotation:
Rotates the spiral around its center. (Animate the Rotation parameter to create
a hypnotic effect.)
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following controls: Type, Color Type, Color 1, Color 2, Gradient,
Scale, Tightness, Contrast, and Rotation.
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Chapter 15
Working with Generators