Hey everyone, does motion 5 allow you to import vector artwork files such as eps or adobe illustrator files?
macbook pro 15 ", core i 5
SVG graphics can also be imported if converted to a font first (which is a great way to create a library of shapes all in one place). More info: Tips for building 3D models in Motion
It does not recognize .eps or .ai
It can import Photoshop Documents, but included vector layers are being converted to bitmaps.
You need to change your illustartor or eps files to pdf (either in illustratrator or preview). Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you can keep your layers.
One thing to look out for... the default is for the pdf to be rasterized - if you don't want jaggies you turn it off by selecting it in the media tab, then go to the inspector media tab > media controls and click off Fixed Resolution (or give it a higher fixed width/height). Not extremely intuitive, but it gets the job done...
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Great tip! I have also found that it does work with Illustrator CS5 files (.ai) if they are saved with 'create PDF compatible file' checked in the save dialog follow up screen where you select illustrator version...
Thanks again for solving a biiiigggg problem for me.
You're welcome.
The "shapes" in Motion's library are vector graphics.
http://www.applemotion.net/blog/2010/8/13/macbreak-studio-custom-shape-styles.ht ml
http://www.applemotion.net/blog/2010/11/19/macbreak-studio-the-shape-source-secr et.html
Thanks. It would have been a while before I stumbled upon that.
Can motion 5 work with imported vector graphics?
