Tip #187: Quickly Create Transparent Graphics
… for Apple Motion
Tip #187: Quickly Create Transparent Graphics
Larry Jordan – https://LarryJordan.com
Transparency is also called the “alpha channel.”
![Properties panel in Motion 5 showing transparent background setting.](https://www.theinsidetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Transparent.jpg)
Like Photoshop, Motion makes creating images that contain transparency easy. In fact, transparent backgrounds are the default setting. But, if things go west, here’s how to create a transparent background.
- Create a motion graphic as usual.
- In the Layers panel, select the project.
- Go to Inspector > Properties, then make sure that Background is set to transparent.
Now, when you export your movie or save it as a Final Cut Generator, it will include a transparent background.
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