Motion 5.5.1 May 2026

: You can set it to Draw, Erase, or both over a specific duration.

Despite the technical focus of 5.5.1, the software retains its signature "behavior-based" animation style that sets it apart from keyframe-heavy alternatives like After Effects:

The 5.5 cycle brought several critical infrastructure changes to the application: Motion 5.5.1

: Drastic improvements in rendering speed and overall efficiency for M1/M2/M3 chips.

: Addressed common crash points, such as manipulating large groups of keyframes or deleting layers after removing markers. : You can set it to Draw, Erase,

: Includes high-end color wheels and professional curves for precise hue and saturation adjustments. 💡 Quick Tips for New Users Motion release notes - Apple Support (EG)

: Native decoding for Avid DNxHR® and Avid DNxHD® files, simplifying cross-platform workflows. 🎨 Core Workflow Tools : Includes high-end color wheels and professional curves

Apple Motion 5.5.1, released as part of a series of updates following the major 5.5 overhaul, focuses primarily on for modern Mac systems. While version 5.5 introduced deep integration with Apple silicon and HLG HDR support, the 5.5.1 sub-update (and subsequent minor patches) refined these features for professional workflows. 🛠️ Key Improvements in Motion 5.5.x