Trying to export individual layers (groups) over to FCPX

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Trying to export individual layers (groups) over to FCPX

I'm trying to export a group of layers in Motion, then upload it to FCPX, so I can add editing and keyframes.

But I only know how to publish the entire project as a template, which doesn't let me edit any of the individual layers in FCPX.

For example, my groups are two cartoon people. I want to move them over to FCPX and add keyframes, but I can only send over the entire project, which doesn't let me edit the two cartoon people.

Please let me know, thanks

Colin

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on May 9, 2020 7:43 AM

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fox_m

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May 9, 2020 10:26 AM in response to xyorg

You can publish every parameter you need for each character, and you can create a divider between character parameters.

Find the parameters you want to have access to in FCPX, then right click on them and select Publish from the popup menu.

You can publish them in any order and re-order the parameter list. Select the Project "layer" > Publishing tab and click and drag the parameters to the order you need. You can double click on the labels and rename them.

To create a separator, create a New Rig > New Pop-up. In the Pop-up editor, delete the Snapshot names/labels and rename the Pop-up either in the Layers List, or after publishing, in the Published Parameters [Project] list.

If you run into trouble - get back with us.

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May 10, 2020 4:19 AM in response to xyorg

To have your project available in FCP X, all you have to do is make it a generator. Then when you save it, give it a Category, and that is where it will show in FCP X, in the Generators tab.

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xyorg Author

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May 10, 2020 1:08 AM in response to fox_m

Hi Fox, thanks so much for getting back to me, I thought no one would be able to help :)

I've published all the parameters, and have tried to create a separator (I'm not exactly sure what the separator's purpose is, though).

But I'm still stuck on moving everything over to FCPX.

Another question: is it better to animate keyframes in Motion 5, or to wait and animate them in FCPX? My animations will be extremely simple, no complicated stuff.

I just want to know the best way to export my characters from Motion 5 to FCPX. Maybe the best way is to create the characters in Motion 5, and animate them in FCPX.

Either way, I'm still stuck on moving anything (aside from the ENTIRE project) from Motion 5 to FCPX.

Sorry about the confusion, I've just started learning these programs as a side hobby, and have been learning everything from Youtube videos, which sometimes fall short.

Thanks again,

Colin

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xyorg Author

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May 10, 2020 1:33 AM in response to fox_m

P.S.

I would be happy to simply export the layers from Motion 5 with NO keyframes. I just want to know how to move my characters to FCPX, so I can edit and add keyframes.

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xyorg Author

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May 10, 2020 8:01 AM in response to xyorg

Hey Fox and Luis! A very lovely fellow named Rohan messaged me today and helped me out with understanding the publishing and rigging bits you were talking about. Thanks again for the help!

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