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8 Working With Macros

This tutorial demonstrates how to create reusable groups

of commands, called macros. In this example, you’ll set

up a basic macro for a motion blur effect that is

adjustable to any angle.

Tutorial Summary

• What is a macro?

• Creating a handmade macro

• Saving and testing the macro

• Adding a button to the interface

• How to set slider ranges

• Creating macros with MacroMaker

• Creating sliders in MacroMaker

What Is a Macro?

So, what is a macro? Macros are commonly used nodes that are combined to create

new nodes. You control which parameters are exposed, and hide the ones you do not

need. Macros are extremely powerful ways of modifying Shake to suit your own needs.

Note: Use the onscreen version of this tutorial to allow easy copy and paste of the

scripting sections.

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