Apple Motion 2 User Manual
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Chapter 7
Using Text
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Modifying the Sequence Text Behavior
Use the Sequence controls to repeat the animation over the duration of the text object,
to randomize the order in which the effect is applied to the text characters, to change
the direction of the animation, to “soften” the effect between characters, and so on.
Parameter: Use the Add and Remove pop-up menus to add and remove text format
and style parameters to the sequence.
Sequence Controls
Contains parameters to modify the way the animation moves through the text object
to randomize the animation, to change the direction of the animation, and so on.
Traversal: Sets the action of the sequence behavior to Ramp, Ping Pong, Ease In, Ease
Out, Ease In/Out, or Custom.
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Ramp: Moves the selection from one end of the text object to the other at a
constant speed. The sequence moves in the direction specified in the Direction pop-
up menu.
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Ping Pong: Moves the selection back and forth from one end of the text object to
the other. The sequence moves in the direction specified in the Direction pop-up
menu.
Note: Loops must be set to a value greater than 1 for the sequence to Ping Pong.
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Ease In: The sequence animation (the movement of the selection bars) begins
slowly and increases to normal speed as it moves through the text object.
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Ease Out: The sequence animation begins at normal speed and slows toward the
end of the text object.
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Ease In/Out: The sequence animation begins slowly, increases to normal speed as it
moves toward the middle of the duration of the text object, and slows as it reaches
the end of the text object.
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Custom: Allows you to keyframe how the selection moves through the text object.
For more information on using Custom, see “
Using the Sequence Text Custom
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