Apple Motion 2 User Manual
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Chapter 12
Using Shapes and Masks
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By default, new closed shapes are filled. To make the shape empty, select it, then turn
off the Fill checkbox in the Dashboard.
To edit a shape’s fill:
1
Select a shape, then open the Shape tab in the Inspector.
2
Do one of the following:
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To toggle a shape’s fill on or off, click the Fill checkbox.
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To change a shape’s fill mode from a solid color to a gradient, choose a command
from the Fill Mode pop-up menu.
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If the shape’s fill mode is set to a solid color, you can choose the color using the Fill
Color control.
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If the shape’s fill mode is set to a gradient, you can either choose a gradient from the
gradient favorites pop-up menu, or click the Gradient parameter’s disclosure triangle
to display the Gradient Editor and create your own custom gradient. For more
information on using the Gradient Editor, see “
To feather a shape:
1
Select the shape you want to feather.
2
If the shape’s outline is turned on, turn off the Outline checkbox in the Shape tab of the
Inspector.
3
Adjust the Feather slider in the Dashboard or in the Shape tab of the Inspector.
Filled shape
Empty shape
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