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343Final Cut Pro User Guide
You can create variations of the patterns Final Cut Pro uses to place textures, effects, and
images onto text objects in your 3D titles. In some cases you may want the placement of
the applied pattern to vary among the characters in your titles. The Random Seed feature
is effectively a random-pattern generator for this purpose.
• Randomize: A pop-up menu to choose whether to apply the randomness to just the
sides, just the front and back, or all facets.
• Random Seed: A control to choose a different random number to change the random-
pattern placement. Click the Generate button to have Final Cut Pro select a random
number, or enter your own number in the text field.
Change lighting style
Intro to 3D text lighting in Final Cut Pro
3D titles in Final Cut Pro are designed to simulate the shading and reflectivity of three-
dimensional objects in the real world reacting to local lighting conditions and the
surrounding environment. The built-in lighting and environment controls greatly simplify
the process of creating natural-looking 3D titles.
Also, because reflectivity is a fundamental aspect of what makes three-dimensional
objects appear realistic, Final Cut Pro allows you to control what’s reflected in 3D titles.
You can choose from a range of preset environments, or you can create your own custom
environment.