Apple Motion 3 User Manual
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Chapter 12
Using Shapes and Masks
For an example of using a sequence behavior, see “
The Sequence Paint HUD contains the Sequencing, Unit Size, Spread, Traversal, Loops,
and End Condition parameters. These controls, and the additional parameters in the
Inspector, are described below.
Parameters in the Inspector
Sequence Paint: A checkbox that turns sequencing on or off. Before any sequencing
animation can occur, you must explicitly add at least one parameter to the behavior
from within the Inspector, and then set a value for that parameter. Until a parameter is
added, adjustments in the Inspector or HUD have no effect.
Parameter: Use the Add and Remove Parameter pop-up menus to add and remove
parameters to the sequence. Once the parameter is added, additional controls appear
in the Behaviors tab of the Inspector. Adjust those controls to create a sequence
animation based on the difference between the original value of the dabs and the
modified value. The available parameters are:
 Rotation: Specifies (in degrees) the rotation of the stroke dabs. You can either rotate
the dial or use the value slider.
 Color: Specifies a color to use to tint the stroke dabs. You can either click the color
well to choose a color, or open the disclosure triangle and use the Red, Green, and
Blue sliders or value fields.
 Opacity: Defines the opacity of the stroke dabs. Set a new value using the slider.
 Scale: Defines the scale of the stroke dabs. Click the disclosure triangle next to the
Scale parameter to reveal separate X Scaling and Y Scaling subparameters, which can
be used to scale the width and height of the dabs separately. By default, Scale is set
to 100%—the size of the stroke dabs is equal to the original size defined in the stroke
parameters.
 Width: Defines the width of the dabs. Set a new value using the slider.
 Position: Defines the offset of the dabs from their original position. Click the
disclosure triangle next to the Position parameter to reveal separate X, Y, and Z
Position subparameters. For example, to create an animation in which the dabs move
upward in the Y axis over the paint stroke, enter a positive value in the Y Position
field.