Simple Lower Third Annimation

Hello Everybody,
This may be simple for most, but I just need a little direction on how do duplicate this effect.
Take a look at the Tab Improvements video at 7 seconds in:
http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=54993
The lower third starts as small yellow ball with a white stroke then grows into a full lower third directing the view to the exercise files.
How can we duplicate this effect?
Thanks.
Gregory

The easiest way I can think of from within FCP is to use the Boris Vector Shape generator. See the document linked below:
LyndaLowerThird.fcp
It's not perfect, but it's close. Take a look at how I did it, and if you have questions, just ask.
(Note: It's an FCP7 project.)

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Message was edited by: Lorna from Hawaii

Lorna from Hawaii wrote:
... there is an option to click SPORTS EDITOR. ... I tried to put a picture in one of those boxes, but the experiment failed.
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Ctrl+V
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