Apple Pro Training Series: Motion 4 Quick-Reference Guide

11. Lights, Shadows, and Reflections

Animations in Motion take on a higher level of realism when you move into the 3D environment. This realism is achieved with the use of lights, shadows, and reflections—all items that we take for granted in the world around us, but must be created in Motion.

Adding a Light

When you want shadow in a project, you begin by adding a light via a menu command or keyboard shortcut.

1. Choose Object > New Light (or press Command-Shift-L). If no 3D group exists in your project, a dialog appears.

   

2. Click “Switch to 3D” to ...