Apple Motion 2 - Manual (Page 552)

552 Chapter 7 Using Text
Modifying Text Sequence Behaviors
Use the following guidelines to modify the default Drop In From Left behavior. The
difference between the parameters that are displayed in the Dashboard and those
displayed in the Inspector is the same as with the Sequence Text behavior (in the Text
Animation subcategory): The group of Sequence controls is displayed in the
Dashboard; the affected parameters and group of Sequence controls are displayed in
the Inspector.
If necessary, use the Drop In From Left parameters to modify the preset animation.
Format/Position: Since the Drop In From Left behavior animates the characters of a
text object to drop in one at a time (by default), the Position parameter is included in
the behavior parameters. The value of the Y Position determines the furthest vertical
point from the original position of the text object. The default Y Position value is 200,
which means the text animation begins 200 points above the original position of the
text object. To change the initial starting position of the text, enter a different number
in the Position parameter value sliders.
In the following image, the Y Position value is set to 100, so the text falls a shorter
distance (than the default 200 pixels). A value of 100 is also set in the X Position value,
so the text falls at an angle rather than completely vertical.
Face/Opacity: Since the Drop In From Left behavior animates the opacity of the
characters of a text object, the Opacity parameter is included in the behavior
parameters. The Opacity value determines the most transparent point in the text
animation. The default Opacity value is 0 percent, which means the text animation
begins completely transparent and ends at the Opacity value of the original text
object. To change transparency of the text, enter a different number in the Opacity
parameter value field.
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