User`s guide

Chapter 6 Working with Containers
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Compositing 3D Container Images
When working with 3D container images, you can apply a blending mode, adjust mix
controls, and composite the entire container over other tracks on the timeline. To composite
individual shapes within the container, use the shape’s Composite tab.
To composite 3D container images:
1. Select the 3D container on the timeline.
2. In the Controls window, select the Composite tab.
3. Set the Apply Mode—see the “Apply Mode Menu” on page 260.
4. Set the Apply Mix to soften the effect of the mode that you have set.
5. Adjust the Brightness and Contrast of the image.
6. Set the Mix Back value.
This will mix the Normal mode with the selected mode or mix the selected mode with a
transparent application of the shape.
7. Set the Opacity to adjust the level of transparency.
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The Opacity and the Mix Back settings determine the final opacity of the container. One
parameter does not override the other; instead, the two parameters have a cumulative effect.
For parameter descriptions, see “Composite Tab” on page 293.
Working with 3D Chart Containers
The 3D chart container lets you to import tab or comma delimited data to create a chart
using Spline Primitive shapes. You can export this format from any database or spreadsheet
program. You can also create a chart from scratch by entering data information manually. All
charts are animatable and can be in 2D or 3D.
There are four different types of charts:
Bar Graph
Pie Chart
Area Chart
Line Graph