Presented: Sept. 24, 2014

Very Cool Ways to Use Masks in Motion 5.x

Each week, Larry Jordan presents a live, on-line, video training webinar explaining subjects related to video editing and post-production. For a list of upcoming webinars, click here.

Duration: 46:15
File size: 308 MB (ZIP file)
Format: QuickTime movie (HD: 1280 x 720)

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TRAINING DESCRIPTION

Masks remove portions of an image; and many editors find masks confusing. However, video editors have been doing something similar to masking for a long time using the Crop tool. So, while the tools are different, the concept of hiding portions of an image is not. In Motion, we have a LOT more options when it comes to masking. If all you know about masks are the masking effects in Final Cut Pro X, you are missing most of the best features in masking.

In this webinar, watch host Larry Jordan illustrate all the different ways we can use masks:

• Create simple geometric masks
• Modify masks using the HUD or Inspector
• Add backgrounds and combine masks using blend modes
• Apply filters to masks
• Animate masks using behaviors
• Create masks using free-hand tools
• Add curves to masks using Bezier curves
• Animate masks using keyframes
• Create infinitely curved shapes using B-spline masks
• Motion track masks

If all you know about masks are the masking tools in Final Cut Pro X, you are missing a LOT!! Watch this webinar and discover the power of masks in Motion; and never look at masks inside Final Cut the same way again.

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This intermediate-level training assumes a basic operational knowledge of Apple Motion 5. (This training is a QuickTime movie. You don’t need to own any other software to watch this.)

BONUS FEATURE!

To help you quickly find the information you need, we also included chapter markers in the QuickTime movie for easy navigation. Click here to learn how to display them in your download.

CONTENT OUTLINE

• Welcome
• Define masks and explain key parameters
• Explain how to move masks from Motion to FCP X
• DEMO: Quick Interface Overview
• DEMO: Create a rectangular mask
• DEMO: Keyboard shortcuts to modify a mask
• DEMO: Modify the mask using the HUD
• DEMO: Modify the mask using the Inspector
• DEMO: Combine multiple masks
• DEMO: Add a background layer
• DEMO: Create a circle mask
• DEMO: Mask blend modes
• DEMO: Mask stacking order makes a difference
• DEMO: Create a freehand mask
• DEMO: Add filters to a mask
• DEMO: Animate a mask using behaviors
• DEMO: Create a Bezier mask
• DEMO: Modify Bezier control points
• DEMO: Invert a mask
• DEMO: Animate a Bezier mask using keyframes
• DEMO: Temporarily turn off a mask
• DEMO: Create a B-spline mask
• DEMO: Animate a B-spline mask using keyframes
• DEMO: Animate a B-spline mask using motion tracking