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In
this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to to
work with layers, frames and keyframes, use radial gradient
fill and alpha settings, use copy of the background
and line tool to create precise mask, use guide layer
in combination with mask layer.
You'll be amazed
how fast you learn Flash MX !
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| 1. Create a new
FLA file. Save it as "first.fla".
2. Import your picture by selecting "File
> Import..." (or press Ctrl+R). Please
Download image for this tutorial.
3. Open your Library window by selecting "Window
> Library" (or press F11).
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4. Double-click on the building.jpg icon in the
Library. You should see this dialog: 
Be sure "Allow smoothing"
is unchecked. |
5. Now set the
document properties by selecting "Modify
> Document" (or press Ctrl+J).

Set width and height in accordance
to your picture's size. Set Frame rate
to 30 fps. |
6. Select your
picture on the stage. Choose "Insert >
Convert to Symbol..." (or press F8).

Name it as you like ( I' ve named it "bg"),
choose Behavior: Movie Clip, Registration: low
right corner. |
| 7. In the Properties set X
and Y value to 0. |
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8. You should
see your instance of Movie Clip "bg" match
the stage correctly

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| 9. Make sure the
instance of Movie Clip "bg" still selected.
Choose "Edit > Copy" (or press Ctrl+C). |
| 10. Choose "Insert
> Layer" or click on the Insert Layer
icon. |
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11. Make sure
Layer 2 is selected, choose
"Edit > Paste in Place"(or press Ctrl+Shift+V). |
| 12. Lock Layer 1. |
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