Apple Motion 3 - Manual (Page 40)

40 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Motion
Color
Some motion graphics projects may require you to match or align different colors in
your project. The Status Bar can provide visual and numerical information on the color
of the pixel currently under the pointer, as well as the value of the alpha channel. No
clicking is necessary—as you move the pointer, the Status Bar updates.
To display the current pixel color in the Status Bar:
m Control-click the Status Bar, choose Color from the shortcut menu, then position the
pointer over the Canvas.
This procedure allows you to see the exact color and alpha values of the examined
pixel. You can view the color numerically in one of three formats:
RGBA: The red, green, blue, and alpha components of the color are represented in
values from 0–255.
RGBA (percent): The red, green, blue, and alpha components of the color are
represented in values from 1–100.
HSV: The hue is represented from 1–360, and the saturation and value (luminance) are
represented in values from 1–100.
To choose between viewing color in RGB, RGB (percent), and HSV:
m Control-click the Status Bar, then choose the color space option you want from the
shortcut menu.
Note: Color must be enabled in the Status Bar to choose a color space.
Coordinates
For precision placement of objects in the Canvas, it may be helpful to know the exact
pixel position of the pointer at any given time. The Status Bar can display this
information in an X and Y coordinate system (Cartesian). The center point of the Canvas
is 0,0.
To display the current pointer position in the Status Bar:
m Control-click the Status Bar, then choose Coordinates from the shortcut menu.