Motion 5 - Checkerboard

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Checkerboard

The Checkerboard generator creates a static checkerboard pattern. The contrast, color,
size, and position of checkerboard squares can be edited and keyframed.

Default Checkerboard generator

Modified Checkerboard generator

Parameters in the Inspector

Center:

Sets the center of the generator.

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Chapter 18

Working with Generators

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You can also use the Adjust Item tool to adjust this parameter using onscreen controls.
For more information, see

Editing Generators Using Onscreen Controls

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Color 1:

Picks the first color in the checkerboard. For more precise color selection, click

the disclosure triangle to display Red, Green, Blue, and Opacity sliders.

Color 2:

Picks the second color in the checkerboard. For more precise color selection,

click the disclosure triangle to display Red, Green, Blue, and Opacity sliders.

Size:

Sets the size of the squares in the checkerboard. Values range from 0 to 800.

Contrast:

Sets the sharpness of the division between squares. Values range from 0 to 1.

Publish OSC:

Selecting this checkbox ensures that if this generator is sent to Final Cut Pro X

as part of a template, the onscreen controls are accessible in Final Cut Pro. For more about
publishing onscreen controls and other parameters see

Creating Templates for

Final Cut Pro X

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HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following controls: Color 1, Color 2, Size, and Contrast.