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Chapter 15 Replicator 562
Replicator parameters are dynamic—dierent parameters appear in the Inspector depending
on the layout type you choose in the Shape pop-up menu. For example, when Rectangle is the
selected pattern shape, additional parameters appear in the Inspector that allow you to modify
the size of the rectangle, the number of rows and columns, and other attributes. When Spiral
is the selected shape, parameters appear that allow you to adjust the radius of the spiral, the
number of twists and arms, the number of points per arm (the locations on the shape where the
elements sit), and other attributes.
Further, dierent parameters are also available depending on the selected arrangement for the
shape. Very dierent looks can be achieved by changing only a few parameters.
After replicators are modied, you can save them in the Library for later use. See Save custom
replicators to the Library on page 611.
About replicator cell source layers
Any image-based layer in Motion can be replicated (used as a cell source), including shapes, text,
images, image sequences, and clips.
Note: Replicators themselves, particle emitters, lights, cameras, and rigs cannot be replicated.
Transformations that you apply to the source layer are respected in the replicator cells. For
example, if you use a rotated rectangle shape as the replicator source layer, the replicated
elements in the Canvas appear rotated. If the source layer has applied lters, the eects of the
lters are retained in the elements of the replicator pattern.
Note: Replicating a movie, especially with applied lters, adversely impacts your computer’s
processing performance. For better performance, output your sequence with the lter applied,
then import it and use the movie as a replicator source.
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