How do i create a spotlight effect in final cut pro x

How do i create a spolight effect in final cut pro x any help would be greatly recieved!!
all i can find is tutorials for how to do the effect in the older version of final cut
Many thanks!

In the Timeline position your Playhead at the starting position.
In the Viewport position the Shape Mask at the starting position.
In the Inspector click the Add Keyframe button.
Press Control-V to open the Animation Editor to see your keyframes.
Move the Playhead and the Shape Mask to a new position.
In the Inspector click the Add Keyframe button.
Continue adding keyframes until you have defined the Shape Mask’s movement.
Regards
Nolan

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