Still image export problem

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Still image export problem

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to export a still image from a project I completely created in Motion, but when I export the frame all I get is an empty picture. In Motion itself I can see all the layers, but as soon as I try to export it, it's juts an empty file. When I try to export the whole clip, it works perfectly fine. I also tried different export settings, but it just didn't work for me at all. Any help?

I'm using Motion 5.2.1

Thanks a lot, MyiTutorials

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)

Posted on Jul 22, 2015 10:07 PM

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Luis Sequeira1

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Jul 24, 2015 5:53 AM in response to MyiTutorials

So you park the playhead on the frame you want, see it in the canvas correctly, do Share->Save Current Frame... and the result is an empty image. Is that it?

Not sure what might be causing it, but the usual first step is to delete preferences: start Motion holding down command and option keys, and confirm in the ensuing dialog. See if that fixes it.

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BenB

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Jul 26, 2015 6:55 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Also, select the Project layer, go to the Properties controls in the Inspector, make sure Background is set to Solid.

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