Motion 4. Effortless 3D Graphics.

Create attention-grabbing 3D motion graphics without learning a new interface or writing expressions. The 3D multiplane environment in Motion 4 lets you freely mix 2D and 3D groups using familiar tools. New shadow, reflection and camera behaviours allow you to add realism and excitement to 3D space.

3D multiplane environment

Motion 4 offers a comprehensive 3D design environment, complete with cameras, lights, layers and motion paths. Bring particles, Replicator patterns and text behaviours into 3D space for instant 3D effects.

You can apply behaviours to make cameras automatically dolly, sweep, zoom, focus or frame objects in 3D space. Two new camera behaviours let you create dramatic Depth of Field and Camera Framing effects.

The new Focus behaviour allows you to draw attention to one or more moving objects in 3D space by selectively setting the focal point. With the new Framing behaviour, it’s easier than ever to make a camera fly from one object to another, precisely framing each object anywhere in space. You can even set up multiple cameras and cut between angles to create dynamic multicamera animations.

Dynamic lighting

Add drama to any scene by animating ambient, directional, point and spot lights, with control over light intensity, falloff, colour and more.

3D shadows

Motion 4 makes it easy to add dramatic shadows that animate dynamically with the movement of objects and lights. When you set up a point or spot light, a single click lets you designate it as a shadow-casting light. Then Motion adjusts the shadow as you position objects, lights or the camera. Refine the look of any shadow by adjusting edge softness and shadow colour.

Adding Shadows and Reflections

Add realism to your 3D animations with a click.

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3D reflections

Create reflections that change naturally as objects move through 3D space. You can now turn any shape, video plane or paint stroke into a reflective surface. Use sliders to adjust the amount of reflectivity, soften reflections by adding blur, and make the reflections fade in the distance by using the Falloff feature.

3D particles

Enhance your particle presets by turning them into 3D effects with a click. Motion automatically distributes the particles across multiple planes when you select the 3D option. Fly the camera through raindrops, surround an object with rising smoke, or design a star field with thousands of sparkles.

Using Particles

Add flames, smoke or sparkles in 2D or 3D.

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3D behaviours for objects and text

To animate objects, you can create quick, procedural animations using hallmark behaviours like Throw, Spin, Vortex and more — all of which extend their controls into Z-space. Animate text using sequencing behaviours that ripple through, character by character, for spectacular 3D type-on and type-off animations. For astonishing multidimensional effects, drag 3D text behaviours such as Deal In/Deal Out, Debris In/Debris Out, and Flip In/Flip Out onto your text.

Vector-based paint strokes

Using vector-based paint, turn a simple brush stroke into swirls of chocolate, floating feathers, or glowing light trails with a simple menu selection. Because the strokes are vector based, you can Vector-based paint strokes adjust their path and position without losing any of their texture or animated properties. You can also design your own brushes using colour, gradients or even QuickTime files.