Could shape ordering buttons [ for shapes within a layer ] be included in the next update/release? possibly appearing in a context sensitive toolbar? - they are so helpful & quick in other design software.
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I'll look into the DoF blurring - but i'd like to be more in control of what I'm blurring though - via keyframes on timeline - If there was any tutorials about really how to use the depth of field, that'd be good

PS its definately not a movie playback issue - but I know what you mean though

I don't have after effects I personally use a PC - but we do a bit of post effects on an applemac using Motion2 (from final cut studio) I just find anime studio really quick and easy to use for some simple layers-in-3d compositing, and having a smooth blur option would be great within this too - do ...

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does anyone know what I'm saying, or have I not made it clear?

In case Ive not - please engage - I'll try to explain.....

I find that when I animate a layer 'blurring out' using a 0% blur to a 45% blur, it doesn't animate smooth (say over 45 frames) - it seems to blur out in increments ( and not 45! ) In a perfect situation, I would want to animate from 0% to 4% in some cases, but if it works that in 4 steps, that also...

I would very much like to learn how to use anime studio in the way that greykid pictures have - have you ( greykid pictures ) any example files or ANYTHING that could help those of us just starting out, but that have been inspired to start, seeing just what can be done. I saw your 2 example movies o...