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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| 13. Click on the
first keyframe of the Layer 2. You should see
copy of the instance of "bg" Movie Clip on the
stage is selected. |
14. Choose
"Insert > Convert to Symbol..." (or press
F8).
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| Name it as you like (I' ve
named it "skyscraper"), choose Behavior:
Movie Clip, Registration: low right corner. |
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| 15.Lock
Layer 2. |
| 16.Choose "skyscraper"
Movie Clip in the Edit Symbols dialog: |
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| Now we can edit "skyscraper"
Movie Clip |
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| 17.Lock Layer 1 and
insert new Layer |
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| 18. Zoom
in your Movie Clip. |
| 19. Choose "View
>". Uncheck Snap to Objects, check Snap to Pixels. |
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| 20. Choose Line Tool
(or press N) |
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| In the Properties window
choose hairline |
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21. Choose details of your
picture where you want to place the effect.
Draw
a line accurately. |
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| 22. Lock
Layer 2 and insert new Layer.
Draw a second line for the next details. |
23. Repeat step 22 for
all other details.
Each line must be placed on their own layer
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| Save file
at this point. |
24. Now return
to Layer 2. Unlock it and click
on the first keyframe.
You should see the line on the stage is selected.
Click once on this selected line - you can see
their properties in the Properties window. |
| Change hairline to solid and
set thickness to 2. |
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Note:
line thickness depends on details of your picture
where you want to place the effect.
Usually thickness 2-3 pts works well. |
| 25. Choose
"Modify > Shape > Convert Lines toFills" |
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| Our line has become
the fill area. |
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| Lock Layer
2. |
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