Saving a template
In Motion, you can save a template for later use. It will be available in the Template section when you launch the application. This is a great way to automate your workflow where you have a show and are using drop zones to switch content on a consistent basis. This template can also be made available to FCP X by publishing it as a generator.
Getting ready
Locate a Motion project you've worked with in one of the previous exercises, preferably one you've applied drop zones to. Double-click to open it. Play back the project to make sure everything is set up the way you want it.
How to do it...
From the File menu, choose Publish Template as indicated in the following screenshot:
Name the template accordingly. If you have worked on some exercises in Chapter 11, Publishing your Work to FCP X, this window will look familiar to you. You can add the template to a category and theme you have previously created. If this is your first time creating a template, you'll have to create a new...
