Apple Motion 2 - Manual (Page 509)

Chapter 7 Using Text 509
To change the angle of the shadow from the text object:
m Drag the Angle dial in a circular motion or use the value slider.
Note: The Shadow fill controls—Color, Gradient, and Texture—are equivalent to the
controls for the Face parameters.
Using and Creating Text Styles
The Motion Library contains a set of preset text styles that you can easily apply to text
objects in your project. A text style is a group of Style parameters that have been
modified and saved in the Library. For example, the Tropical Waters text style includes a
gradient fill of the colors of a tropical lagoon and a sheer blue-colored glow that is set
over the text face, scaled down, and offset.
You can also customize and save your own text style or format (or both) in the Library
as your own text style.
Applying a Text Style
There are two ways to apply a text style to a text object. The first method is to select a
style in the Library. The advantage of using the Library to apply a text style is that you
can preview the style before it is applied to a text object. The second method is to
apply the style in the Text Inspector using the Style Preset pop-up menu. This section
discusses both methods.
Tropical Waters text style applied to text object
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