Apple Pro Training Series Motion 3

Chapter 8. Working with Generators and Particle Emitters

Lesson Files	Motion3_Book_Files > Lessons > Lesson_08
Media	Motion3_Book_Files > Media > Particles
Time	This lesson takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Goals	Use generators to create background elements
	Export and replace a group
	Build familiarity with emitter presets
	Create a custom 3D particle emitter
	Modify emitter and cell parameters

Pity the writer with nothing but an empty page staring at him. As a motion graphics artist, you are often called upon to create something from nothing; but—unlike the writer—you have Motion’s Library, loaded with objects and content ready to inspire your project.

Motion’s generators are a good starting place for creating background shapes and patterns; and ...