You create drop zones in either of two ways: by adding an empty drop zone object or by converting an existing layer into a drop zone.
In Motion, choose Object > New Drop Zone or press Shift-Command-D.
A drop zone layer is added to the project.
Position and scale the drop zone layer.
If needed, rename the drop zone layer in the Layers list.
Open the Inspector and click Image to modify the drop zone parameters.
For more information about using these parameters, see Drop zone controls.
In the Layers list or canvas in Motion, select a drop zone.
In the canvas toolbar, click the Select/Transform tool.
In the canvas, drag a transform handle to resize the drop zone.
Tip: Press Shift while dragging to resize the drop zone proportionally.
Add a video clip or still image to your Motion project.
Position or resize the image or clip where you want the drop zone to appear.
For information about positioning and scaling images, see Intro to transforming layers in the Motion canvas.
Open the Image Inspector and click the Drop Zone checkbox.
The drop zone parameters appear.
To replace the original image with a drop zone graphic, click the Clear button.
An active drop zone replaces the original image. For more information about using remaining Drop Zone parameters, see Drop zone controls.
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