A new feature of Motion 2 is the Replicator, an amazing pattern-based design tool. Replicator lets you automatically generate and animate multiple copies of a single graphic, shape, or movie. Motion 2 includes over 100 Replicator presets.
The Replicator is a powerful new tool that allows you to quickly and fluently build patterns of repeating elements, including video, still images, shapes, or other objects in a Motion project. The patterns are built on a shape that you select, such as a circle, spiral, or rectangle. Once the Replicator shape is determined, you can modify and animate the parameters specific to that shape, such as the size of a circle or the amount of twist in a spiral's arms. You can also modify and animate the pattern's cell parameters. The Replicator also has a special behavior called Sequence Replicator that allows you to sequence the replicator parameters over the pattern. This behavior is very similar to the Sequence Text behavior in the Text Animation behavior subcategory.
For more information, in the Motion Help menu choose Motion User Manual and see Chapter 9, "Using the Replicator."