Open an existing project

There are many ways to open an existing Motion project. You can open projects and templates via the Project Browser, the Motion File menu, or the Finder.

Open a project from the Project Browser

  1. In the Project Browser (press Command-N), then select a category in the sidebar to limit which items are displayed in middle of the browser.

    Project Browser
  2. Select an item from the middle of the browser.

    A video preview, if available, plays in the preview area on the right.

  3. If necessary, modify the resolution, frame rate, and default duration using the pop-up menus above the preview area.

  4. Click Open.

The Project Browser closes and the project you selected opens in the Motion workspace.

Open a project file from within Motion using the Open command

  1. With Motion open, choose File > Open (or press Command-O).

    The Open dialog appears.

  2. In the Open dialog, navigate to the project file you want, then click Open.

Open an existing Motion project file that does not appear in the Project Browser

Using the buttons at the bottom of the Project Browser, you can also open a specific project that doesn’t appear in the Project Browser, but is accessible through the Finder.

  1. In the Project Browser, click Open Other (or press Command-O).

    The Open dialog appears.

  2. In the Open dialog, navigate to a Motion project file, select it, then click Open.

Open a recent project

Do either of the following:

  • In Motion, choose File > Open Recent, then choose a project from the submenu.

  • From the Project Browser, click Recent in the sidebar, select a project from the center of the browser, then click Open.

Open a project file from the Finder

From the Finder, do one of the following:

  • Double-click a Motion project file.

  • Select a Motion project file, then drag it onto the Motion application icon in the Applications folder or in the Dock (if you’ve placed a Motion application icon in the Dock).

  • Select a Motion project file, then choose File > Open (or press Command-O).

  • Control-click a Motion project file, then choose Open from the shortcut menu.

The project you selected opens in Motion workspace.

Tip: You can search for Motion projects via Spotlight in the Finder. For more information, see Search for projects using the Finder.

Close a project

  • Click the close button in the top-left corner of the project window (or press Command-W).