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For example: You have been using a template clip and a corresponding Motion template
file for the opening title in your sequence. Now, you want to give the graphic designer
full control over every aspect of the design, including the custom text and video. In this
case, Final Cut Pro can make a new Motion project file based on the template file and
your custom content. Then the designer can make updates to the project file in Motion.
To convert a template clip to a Motion project clip
1 Control-click a template clip in your sequence, then choose Send To > Motion Project.
2 In the dialog that appears, choose a location and enter a name for the new Motion project.
3 If you want the new Motion project to immediately open in Motion, select Launch Motion.
4 Click Save.
A Motion project file is created, based on the template file of the clip. Text and video
parameters you modified in the Controls tab of the Viewer are incorporated directly into
the new Motion project file. The original template clip is replaced with a Motion project
clip that links to the new Motion project file. If you selected the Launch Motion option,
the new project opens in Motion.
Installing Motion Template Files for Use in Final Cut Pro
When you install Final Cut Studio, you can choose to install Motion template files in any
folder you want. By default, Motion template files are stored here:
• /Library/Application Support/Final Cut Studio/Motion/Templates/
When you create your own Motion template files for use as master templates in
Final Cut Pro, Motion saves them here:
• /Users/username/Library/Application Support/Final Cut Studio/Motion/Templates/
Master templates are updated automatically each time you switch to Final Cut Pro; you
do not need to quit and reopen Final Cut Pro to see new master templates.
You can also install Motion template files on a local network to share them simultaneously
among multiple editing systems. The Motion template files should be installed here:
• /Network/Library/Application Support/Final Cut Studio/Motion/Templates/
For more information about sharing settings and files on a local network, see Audio/Video
Settings and Easy Setups.
For information about creating template files in Motion, see the Motion User Manual,
available in Motion Help.
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