Create a “Flashlight Effect” in Apple Motion

[ This is an excerpt from a recent webinar: “Ask Larry Anything!” which is available as a download in our store, or as part of our Video Training Library. ]

EXCERPT DESCRIPTION

Alain asked how to create an animated flashlight beam in Apple Motion. So I showed him; afterward I realized I was wrong. Here’s both what I showed Alain, then an even better way to create a flashlight effect.

Create a “Flashlight Effect” in Apple Motion

TRT: 5:33 — MPEG-4 HD movie

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION

This session, hosted by Larry Jordan, focused on four key areas: Business and production, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Apple Motion.

Key discussions include:

• iPhone production
• Premiere: Scaling video and transferring projects
• Motion: Creating a flashlight effect
• Final Cut: Trouble-shooting
• Final Cut: Organizing media with keywords
• Final Cut: Color correction and effects
• Final Cut: Essential utilities

This is a fascinating session because there’s always something new to learn at an “Ask Larry” session.

AUDIENCE LEVEL

Subjects range from beginning to advanced. If a particular subject doesn’t interest you, just wait a minute and it will change.