Make a Motion Graphic
Draw Your Graphics
Learn how to use the drawing tools in Keynote to draw the objects that you’ll use in your motion graphic.
Estimated time to complete this tutorial:
15 mins
Learn how to use the drawing tools in Keynote to draw the objects that you’ll use in your motion graphic.
Estimated time to complete this tutorial:
15 mins
Add static drawings in your background to make a scene.
Step 1
Tap Media .
Step 2
Tap Drawing.
Tip
If you’re using Apple Pencil, tap it on the slide to start drawing.
Step 3
Make sure the Fill tool is selected.
Step 4
Tap the color picker.
Step 5
Making sure you’re on the grid tab, select white. Then tap outside the menu to close it.
Tip
To zoom out, pinch closed. To zoom in, pinch open.
Step 6
Draw one or two clouds in the sky.
Tip
Tap Undo if you make a mistake.
Step 7
Tap Done.
Step 8
Tap Format .
Step 9
Tap Arrange.
Step 10
Tap Lock.
Draw waves and a swimming duck to add to your animation.
Step 1
Tap Media .
Step 2
Tap Drawing.
Step 3
With the Fill tool still selected, tap the color picker.
Step 4
Choose a dark blue color from the grid.
Step 5
Tap outside the menu to close it.
Step 6
In the bottom third of the scene, draw waves that extend well over the slide’s edges.
Step 7
With the Fill tool still selected, tap yellow.
Step 8
Draw a yellow circle anywhere in the background area to make a head for your duck.
Step 9
Draw a duck body under the circle and above the waves.
Tip
Use the Eraser tool to remove any parts you don’t want to keep.
Step 10
Use black to draw an eye.
Step 11
Choose orange to draw a beak.
Step 12
Choose a dark yellow to draw a wing.
Tip
Use the selection tool to outline drawings or parts of drawings if you need to separate, merge, move, or resize them.
Step 13
Tap Done.
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