To add a drop shadow in Apple Motion, you can easily apply and adjust it directly within the canvas.
Here's how:
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Select a Layer: In Motion, select the layer you want to add a drop shadow to. You can do this in the Layers list or directly in the canvas. A bounding box will appear around the selected layer in the canvas.
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Access the Drop Shadow Tool: In the canvas toolbar (located at the top of the canvas), click and hold the transform tools pop-up menu.
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Choose Drop Shadow: From the pop-up menu, select "Drop Shadow."
Once the Drop Shadow is applied, you can adjust its properties in the Inspector window (usually on the right side of the Motion interface). Common properties you can modify include:
- Opacity: Controls the shadow's visibility.
- Offset: Adjusts the distance the shadow is cast from the object.
- Angle: Determines the direction the shadow is cast.
- Blur: Controls the softness of the shadow.
- Color: Allows you to change the shadow's color.
By adjusting these parameters, you can customize the drop shadow to achieve the desired effect for your project.
