Apple Motion 2 User Manual
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Chapter 10
Using Filters
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Dashboard controls
The Dashboard contains the same controls as the Inspector, with the exception of the
Crop checkbox.
Gaussian Blur
The Gaussian blur is the softest blur effect you can apply, and is one of the most
frequently used blur effects. By default, it affects the entire image uniformly, although
you can control the amount of horizontal and vertical blur independently.
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.
Dashboard controls
The Dashboard 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
Point 1 upper left, Point 2 lower right
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