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You can close the project and install the necessary files on your computer, or open the
file. When you open a file with missing media, the following occurs:
• Missing Content: Missing content is treated like any other missing media item. For more
information about reconnecting media, see Online Versus Offline Media.
• Missing Filters: When a filter is missing, a placeholder object appears in the Layers list
and Timeline. When you reinstall the missing filter, the filter object replaces the
placeholder, and the effect is applied properly.
• Missing Fonts: When fonts are missing, the text objects that use those fonts default to
Helvetica as a temporary substitute. Missing international fonts substitute the default
system font for the relevant language.
Adding iTunes and iPhoto Files from the Library
You can add files from your iTunes and iPhoto libraries to a project via the Motion Library.
The iTunes library and playlists and iPhoto albums appear in two Library subcategories,
Music and Photos.
Note: Although a connected iPod appears in the File Browser as a hard disk, you can only
browse for and import iPod files that are stored as data. Music transferred to the iPod via
iTunes cannot be imported into Motion.
To add an audio file from iTunes
1 In the Library, select the Music category.
The iTunes library and playlists appear. By default, All is selected (the iTunes library).
2 Select a playlist, then select an audio file from the stack.
Note: When displayed in list view, the Music category shows information created in
iTunes, such as Name, Artist, Album, Duration, and Size of the file.
3 Do one of the following:
• In the preview area, click Apply.
• Drag the audio file to the Canvas, Layers list, or Audio Timeline.
Note: Rights-protected AAC files cannot be imported into Motion and do not appear in
the file stack. This includes non-iTunes Plus music purchased from the iTunes Store.
For more information on working with audio files, see Working with Audio.
To add a file from iPhoto
1 In the Library, select the Photos category.
The iPhoto albums appear. By default, All is selected (the iPhoto library).
2 Select an album, then select a file from the stack.
Note: When displayed in list view, the Photos category shows information created in
iPhoto, such as Name and Size of the file.
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