User`s guide

Chapter 3 Starting Your Project
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The Shape track is converted to a 3D Container track. Each Photoshop layer is recreated
as a 3D Plane track nested inside the 3D container. You can now adjust any of the tracks
or adjust the container track to affect all the nested tracks. You can also use a different
shape type for each layer track and intersect the tracks in 3D space, apply lights and
shadows.
Converting EPS Files to Spline Objects
Import EPS files created with Adobe Illustrator into the Avid FX using the EPS file media
type. You can then convert the EPS files to spline objects and edit them in Avid FX. The
Spline Object media type allows you to animate and edit shapes composed of splines or
paths.
To convert EPS files to Spline Objects:
1. Click the Add EPS Media button in the timeline to create a new shape track with EPS
media and the 3D Line Art shape.
A dialog box lets you choose the file.
2. Navigate to the file and click Open.
3. Click the Media icon on the shape track.
4. Select Spline Object from the menu to convert the EPS file to a spline object composed
of the original paths used in Adobe Illustrator.
5. Edit these paths as you would any other spline object.
The Illustrator file is flattened when imported. If you want to access the original layer
information in the imported media, use the technique described in “Preserving the
Original Layers in EPS Files” on page 538.
Creating Projects
A project stores all your imported media, created effects, and compositions.
Add EPS Media button