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How to create a shearing effect in Motion?
Hey everybody!
I’m fairly new to Motion to please forgive me if I’m overlooking something simple…
I’m trying to create a shearing effect on the “edges” of several videos. Ideally, what I’m trying to create is a collage of videos on one “canvas.” I’d like the edges of each video on the canvas to look like they were torn from paper.
Any suggestions on how one would create this effect?
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5 Replies
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Create or purchase a sheared graphic, ideally white on a transparent background, and use it as an image mask applied to your photo.
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Mark Spencer
Freelance Producer/Editor/Motion Graphics Artist
Apple-certified Master Trainer
Author, Motion 4 from Peachpit Press
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Or just create your own sheared rectangle with the bezier tool. If you have never used an image mask be sure to check out this tutorial on Image Masks. Image masks will be discussed around 4 minutes and 3o seconds.
Stephen Smith
Utah Video ProductionsCheck out my Motion Training DVD
Check out my Motion Tutorials
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Good advice. Thank y’all very much!
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Alright Motion gurus, I’m in need of help again…
I feel that using a mask is the best means for my project but I’m having serious issues creating really effective looking “page tears.” Basically, in a perfect world, I’d like a mask that I could manipulate on many videos, adding a page tear effect to the edges of a video in motion. However, while I can create a mask, I just can’t get it to look like it’s an actual torn page. I would like the tear to look as “paper-ish” as possible…meaning a frade/random/tear white paper look.
Any suggestions on how to tackle creating such a mask?
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Take a look at the Paper Tears in the Compositor’s Toolkit. Click on the Gallery link to see them.
Stephen Smith
Utah Video ProductionsCheck out my Motion Training DVD
Check out my Motion Tutorials
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