[ 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:
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.
2 Responses to Create a “Flashlight Effect” in Apple Motion
An even more realistic method is to use a virtual spotlight by going into 3D mode and creating a spot light, which can be animated and keyframed.
Mark:
Duh! Of course, I forgot about that totally. Hmm… need to write a tutorial that shows how.
Thanks!
Larry