The following information is intended to get you up and running with Motion 2 as quickly as possible and covers the following topics:

• Contents of the box
• Upgrading Mac OS X and QuickTime
• Installing and serializing Motion
• Installing Motion Content
• Registering Motion
• Using onscreen help
• Contacting AppleCare Support

Be sure to also review the Before You Install Motion document on the Motion installation DVD. For the latest information on Motion, go to the Motion website at http://www.apple.com/motion.

About the Contents of Your Motion Box
Your Motion box contains software and documentation that you can use to create compelling visual projects.

Installation DVD
The Motion installation DVD contains the Install Motion and Install Motion Content installers, as well as the Motion Documentation folder. Install Motion contains the Motion and Compressor application software, the Motion Series LiveFonts, and PDF documentation. Install Motion Content contains the Motion Library Content, Motion Templates, and Motion Tutorial Media.

About Motion

In Motion, you create motion graphics and basic compositing projects with imported images (such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator files), image sequences, QuickTime movies, audio files, as well as objects created within Motion. These objects include text, masks, shapes, and particles.

All media imported into Motion, or elements created within a project, are referred to as objects. In your project, you can apply effects such as filters or behaviors to any object. A filter is a process that changes the appearance of an image. For example, a blur filter takes an input image and outputs a blurred version of that image. A behavior is a process that applies a value range to an object’s parameters, creating an animation based on the affected parameters. For example, the Spin behavior rotates an object over time at a rate that you specify.

This document explains the new features and enhancements released in Motion 3. For more information about these features and their use, see the Motion User Manual and the Motion Supplemental Documentation, available from the Motion Help menu.

3D
Motion 3 now supports a three-dimensional, multiplane compositing environment, allowing you to create sophisticated 3D motion graphics with depth and new levels of realism. In the Motion 3D workspace, you can:

• Add and animate cameras, images, and text along paths in three dimensions.
• Create particle systems and replicators with height, width, and depth.
• Apply behaviors such as Throw, Spin, and Vortex in 3D space.
• Apply new camera behaviors that automate sweeping pans and dramatic zooms.
• Stylize your projects with a combination of blend modes and scene lights.

Motion Tracking and Stabilization
Using the new Motion Tracking behaviors, you can stabilize handheld camera shots, track the individual points of a shape or mask to background element, and more. The new Motion Tracking behaviors include:

Your Macintosh PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this chapter for an overview of PowerBook features and instructions on getting started. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started with your new PowerBook. Take a moment to look over the information in this manual to find out about the new features of your Macintosh PowerBook.

Becoming Familiar With Your Macintosh PowerBook
Your PowerBook is designed to keep you working productively in any location. The information in this manual covers setting up, using, and expanding your PowerBook hardware. With a PowerBook, you have

• easily configurable and expandable hardware.
• Mac OS system software along with software for connecting to the Internet.
• interactive online information and instructions for using the computer.

Firecracker Salmon with Roasted Corn Medley

INGREDIENTS
4 wild Alaskan salmon steaks (or fillets)

Note: Make sure the salmon is wild-caught from Alaska. Farmed fish can contain pesticides and antibiotic residue. Salmon farming also pollutes the ocean, and escaped farmed fish can spread diseases to wild fish.

For the Marinade
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (or more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon salt

For the Corn Medley
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)
1 apple, peeled and diced
1 tomato (orange or red), diced
2 yellow (sweet) chili peppers, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Red wine for deglazing

Getting to know your Computer
The Start Up Process
Your MacBook is sitting in front of you. What do you do to get it up and running? First, let’s open it. The latch (figure 1) is magnetic. Simply pull up on the top case to open it up. The MacBook is hinged on the back. Adjust the screen to the best viewing angle but be careful not to open past the natural stopping point.

Now, turn it on. The power switch is located on the upper right of the keyboard (figure 2). Press it. You’ll hear the famous Apple “chime” which indicates the computer is starting up. It may take as long as a minute before you see the next screen, so don’t get impatient. If the computer was already turned on when you pushed the button, it will come up in a few seconds without the chime. You’ll see several different screens as your machine starts up.