Apple Motion 3 User Manual
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Chapter 10
Using Filters
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Gaussian blur is entirely appropriate for most motion graphics tasks, and can be
animated for a variety of focus-control effects. However, to more accurately simulate
camera focus, the Defocus filter may be more appropriate. For more information on the
Defocus filter, see “
Parameters in the Inspector
Amount: Sets the radius of the blur. Values range from 0 (no blur) to 64.
Horizontal: Sets the percentage of the Amount applied in the horizontal direction.
Vertical: Sets the percentage of the Amount applied in the vertical direction.
Crop: Sets whether or not the object is cropped at its original boundaries.
Mix: Sets what percentage of the original image is blended with the blurred image.
Values range from 0 to 100%.
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the same controls as the Inspector, with the exception of the Crop
toggle.
Gradient Blur
The Gradient Blur filter allows you to control the blurred region of an image by creating
a graduated blur between two points. Point one is the beginning of the blur, and the
point at which the image is at its sharpest. Point two is the end of the blur, and the
point at which the image is at its blurriest, depending on the value set in the Amount
parameter.
Original image
Gaussian Blur applied