Edit Well: Final Cut Studio Techniques from the Pros

Chapter 11. Foundations of 3D in Motion

<authorgroup>MARK SPENCER</authorgroup>

Working in three dimensions on a two-dimensional computer screen is tricky business, but Motion makes it surprisingly easy. Still, it takes some getting used to. To work in 3D using Motion, it’s important to know how Motion “thinks” about the 3D world and then learn how to manipulate objects in that world (FIGURE 11.1).

Figure 11.1. 3D space in Motion.

3D or 2.5D?

First, let’s clarify what Motion means by 3D. Much like in other compositing and motion graphics applications, 3D in Motion means you can change the position and rotation of objects in 3D space (horizontally, vertically, ...