Motion transparency problem

I have searched on this (here and Motion forum), and RTFM-d, but nothing is solving my problem.
I am using Motion v1.01 and FCP HD 4.5. I am working with regualar (not HD) PAL footage.
I created a sequence in Motion using the template. I made sure it is a PAL sequence. But when I try to directly import it into Final Cut (ie dragging the .motn file acrss), all the transparency is gone.
I have modified the Alpha type from Straight to Black, as recommended by the Help pdf, but it does not solve the issue. "Reverse Alpha" is also permanenty selected: I cannot seem to deselect this (assuming I need to).
Any help greatly appreciated. FYI the template is Panes 1, with the jpgs replaced by PAL video clips, and the place holder text changed. Other than that I didn't make any changes to the template.

With your project active in Motion, press command-J. At the bottom of the general tab, set your background color to 0%.
This may not be the answer, but this hung me out for a good long time.
In preferences you can make this setting universal.
I am using Motion 2 so your mileage may vary.
Tom

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