Is Apple Motion obsolete?

What is the future of Apple Motion? Is it already obsolete? Let's take a closer look.

Let me know your own thoughts in the comments. But do watch the video before deciding that you know what my answer is and flaming me because you don't like it.

Just to be very clear, my answer is that Motion both is and is not 'obsolete'.

[heronformiga]

I keep using Motion because of you... You've shown so many different ways to get around its limitations that now I find it irresistible to test if I can get the job done with its simpler tools before going to the complex stuff. Thank you!

[mrdonsmith]

Yes! I've been saying for a long time that while AE and Fusion have higher peaks, most people will never want or need to go to those summits.
In the meantime, Motion will let you ascend close to those peaks with much less effort.

[ErikMKeller]

Motion is great if you need to create a template to be used in FCP and basic VFX-ish things, that's where it shines. It saved me countless hours when editing a series of videos by simply allowing me to create customized items to be used.
For me it's a tool to be used to enhance FCP. If I need to do more complicated things, then I use Fusion, Nuke or (if I have to) After Effects; I prefer nodes to layers.
I really enjoy your tutorials, btw. Thank you!

[vincent-cgbl]

I wouldn't say that motion is obsolete, it doesn't evolve a lot, we can see that it's not Apple's priority. What I find annoying is that the community doesn't seem to be big, it's difficult to find tutorials compared to after effects.

Good thing you offer some, Dylan Bates, Jenn Jager and a few others. When we type motion tutorials on YouTube I often come across old stuff that isn't interesting or people who make demos of templates for sale that are mostly beautiful.

Even the paid tutorials that I have seen are not interesting, I don't even want to pay for them, especially given the sometimes excessive price. Even capcut looks attractive because it takes into account a more modern user experience.

I like motion and I'm going to stay on it to progress and also because it only pays once, I'm fed up with subscriptions.

I don't know if I'm seeing it right or not, but that's the impression I have.

[toddlask]

no way! its too easy to get cool stuff fast w motion!

[komanderX]

Simon, Thank you for the time you take to come out with all this great videos for final cut pro/apple motion

[mndoglovertv]

Thanks for the video Simon! I agree, I think Motion has been a great tool for understanding how motion graphics work and understanding how to set parameters to achieve ones goal.

[JBManos-ggzm]

Thanks Simon! The workflow is so much faster also! That ease of use is huge!

[star_man]

Very well put. Motion is still a very powerful piece of software, it might not be at the bleeding edge of what other packages are capable of, but it gives people the tools that 90% of content creators need in a very accessible package without drowning it in confusing and convoluted features and workflows, features that you would probably very rarely, if ever, touch anyway. Also loved the subtle callout to Jenn Jager at the end, I have found her channel a wonderful resource for learning Motion, just like yours.

[mayyoumakeyourmovie]

Did anyone else just watch the Motion logo for the full 6+ minutes? I don't think I've ever been so focused on one spinning object for so long!

[darwiniandude]

I appreciate your dedication to educate in your videos. Thank you. :)

[jmd]

Motion is easy, very easy to work with, but the most important thing is time, we can do more in less time, that’s the reason i use motion, and you Simon, you make it very spécial, your tutos are so powerfull and Stunning 😘👏👏👏

[alphapix]

I have just purchased Motion and look forward to all the new tools to support my Final Cut Pro.

[spalaum]

Simon, you have driven my love for Motion with your tutorials!

[stevensonrf]

Hi Simon, I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts on apple motion. I personally liked Apple motion when I began video editing 14 years ago, but recently I’ve been relying mostly on plug-ins these days for my special effects.

[frankleemorris]

wow. concise, clear-headed and to the point. thanks simon. new subscriber now!
if only others could follow your example and waste less of our time.

[Tussorte_Dhaffer]

Very well said. Quick projects are often made on my mac. 3D stuff though i tend to use my PC. So many options. And they are more than welcome. Thank you for your video.

[cv]

I mainly use Motion to create titles for FCP. Each one is ordered by show. The fact that I can create concise menus is, in my opinion, a real advantage. It avoids the risk of errors such as bad typography, colours, etc... Of course, since Motion 2 (with the .mov extension...), I've also been able to use it for generics (which are very different from the tutorials presented here). I don't think this is due to the limitations of the software ! Ok, a roto would be a plus, for my part apart from the double representation of layers which wastes a bit of space it's above all the association of data to create graphics that would be a plus. Thanks for these excellent tutorials. Sorry for this translation.

[patrickgoethals]

I started video editing during the pandemic. I went straight to Davinci because I (not a fan of layers) really enjoy learning about Davinci. then I came across photos on Pixelmator that can then be used in motion. As an amateur, it is not an option for me to pay monthly subscriptions. I have learned a lot by combining these 3 (of course not forgetting your tutorials) FCP hmm.... never worked with it before, maybe something to test out. thx 4 the vid.

[navysteel]

My view is apple motion is not obsolete because apple still creates updates for the application. It's Final Cut pro's lesser known side kick. Motion could use some built in guides since it's not beginner friendly. Im only able to enjoy apple motion because of you Simon. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.