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In a simple example, a group contains a single image with applied color correction and
blur filters (in that order). The image provides the input data to the color correction
filter. The output data of the color correction is the input data for the blur filter. The
group represents the result of that image data flow. Groups and layers are also stacked
one above the other in a project—the output of the lower layer is the input to the layer
above it in the list.
When working in 3D mode, a layer that is below another layer in the Layers list can
appear above that layer in the Canvas if its Z position is closer to the camera. You can
force the layers to respect their order in the Layers list by turning on Layer Order in the
Group tab of the Inspector.
About the Motion Workspace
When you open Motion, the workspace fills your entire monitor, but the interface is
actually made up of several independent windows. The sizes and arrangements of
these windows are flexible to allow for the varying needs of different projects. There
are additional panes and windows that can be displayed along with the default set. In
the following illustration, the Cinema layout is used.
Utility window Canvas (above Timing pane)
Inspector