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Change Single Z-location on shape
Is it possible in MOTION to move the z-location of just one point on a square created with the rectangle tool (i.e., without moving the remaining points on the square. Thanks.
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8 Replies
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Shape control points only include x and y as you can see in the Inspector – they are always flat planes (that you can rotate in 3D space)
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Mark Spencer
Freelance Producer/Editor/Motion Graphics Artist
Apple-certified Master Trainer
Author, Motion 4 from Peachpit Press
https://www.applemotion.net -
What if I create the square using the B-Spline or Bezier tool. It is then possible to move a single point on the construct in the z-dimension without disturbing the others points on the construct? Thanks for the earlier response. I could see in the inspector that only two dimensions could be altered, but hope there was a work-around. I appreciate your advice.
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The workaround is to not use a shape, which is always a 2D plane. You can use a replicator or an emitter on a motion path – the control points of a motion path have x, y, and z.
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Mark Spencer
Freelance Producer/Editor/Motion Graphics Artist
Apple-certified Master Trainer
Author, Motion 4 from Peachpit Press
https://www.applemotion.net -
Got it. Thanks!
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It seemed so simple reading your words on the post, but I can’t make it happen. Could you just give me a quick outline as to how to create a square using a motion path? Thank you so very much.
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You have to draw it by hand by double-clicking on the path to add control points and moving them….
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Mark Spencer
Freelance Producer/Editor/Motion Graphics Artist
Apple-certified Master Trainer
Author, Motion 4 from Peachpit Press
https://www.applemotion.net -
How do I get something (anything) on the motion path? Sorry. Thanks for your patience and very helpful information.
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One way is to replicate a small circle and use the motion path as the shape source for the replicator.
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Mark Spencer
Freelance Producer/Editor/Motion Graphics Artist
Apple-certified Master Trainer
Author, Motion 4 from Peachpit Press
https://www.applemotion.net
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