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302Final Cut Pro User Guide
Step 4: Modify the materials
You can define the surface appearance of the 3D title by applying preset materials or by
creating custom materials. Materials include substances (such as metal or plastic), paint
layers, distress layers, and more. Each layer has many attributes, allowing you to create
limitless variations in appearance. You can also apply different materials to different facets
of 3D titles (front, back, side, and edges).
To learn more about materials, see Intro to 3D text materials in Final Cut Pro.
Step 5: Add a lighting style
Another way to customize the appearance of your 3D title is to add a lighting style. You can
choose from preset lighting styles in the Lighting section of the Text inspector.
You can customize the lighting in a variety of ways, but presets are a great way to quickly
create a unique and realistic look.