Working with text on a path – Apple Motion 2 User Manual
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Chapter 7
Using Text
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The text object is typed on.
To create a type on effect in which the text characters “pop” on, turn off Fade In.
Note: You can use the Type On parameter when the text Layout Method is set to Type,
Paragraph (multiline text object), or Path.
Tip: Remember that you can apply Parameter behaviors to nearly any parameter in
Motion. For example, to make the text from the above example stutter and flash as it
types on, apply the Randomize parameter behavior to the End parameter:
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In the Type On controls of the Layout pane, Control-click the End value, then choose
Randomize from the shortcut menu.
The Behaviors tab appears and displays the Randomize parameters. The text types on
more roughly.
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To make the stutter effect more dramatic, adjust the Randomize parameters (such as
changing the Apply Mode or increasing the Noisiness parameter).
For more information on working with Parameter behaviors, see “
Working With Text on a Path
You can create text on a line or an ellipse. You can change the shape of a text path, add
or remove control points, as well as animate the text along the path. Text on a path can
still be edited, such as changing text characters or fonts, tracking, kerning, and so on.
Text Style parameters can also be modified on text on a path.
Path Options
This group of controls allows you to specify the initial shape of the text path, and to
modify the path and the text on that path.
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