[Timothy Dewey]

I love Apple Motion 5, but am conflicted with it’s future. On one hand, Tim Cooks expressed interest in AR, and recent updates to Final Cut Pro X and Motion focuses on 360 video. One would think Motion would be a prime candidate for this new area of media we’re entering. Also, Final Cut Pro X relies on Motion for elaborate titles and effects.

On the other hand, you hear very little about Motion and Apple doesn’t’ seem to push it much. Many people are unaware Motion even exists, and I don’t think I have ever seen Motion offered in Apple’s Pro series classes in their stores. Anything I’ve learned about Motion came from Ripple Training, the manual, or Simon, which is a shame, because Motion is an incredible piece of software for only 50.00 smackers, and contributes a lot to Final Cut Pro X. Also, it doesn’t help with the latest updates many bugs have been introduced, especially with the replicators.