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Flash Tutorial: Quick and Easy Zoom Effect on Mouse Over

Level: This is a beginner level tutorial, but knowledge of the Flash drawing tools is assumed.

Version: I will be using Flash CS3 and AS2 (although tut is compatible with earlier versions of Flash) and instructions are for the Mac. Windows users would use the PC counterparts for specific instructions on Flash Menu/Shortcut instuctions.

Description: In this tutorial, I will demonstrate a quick and easy zoom in/out technique using a motion tween and a little ActionScript.

Demo:

Let’s get started!

Select “File > New” (command-”N”) and select Flash File (ActionScript 2.0) to open a new Flash document file.

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Flash Tutorial: Animating a button using a mask effect

Level: This is a beginner lesson, but I will assume that the reader is familiar with the basic use of the Flash software including stage, timeline, drawing tools, property window, etc..

Version: I will be using Flash CS3 and AS2 (although tut is compatible with earlier versions of Flash) and instructions are for the Mac. Windows users would use the PC counterparts for specific instructions on Flash Menu/Shortcut instuctions.

Description: In this tutorial, I will explain how to give a button animation on rollover by creating a button as a movie clip symbol and using a mask effect.

Demo:

Let’s get started!

Select “File > New” (command-”N”) and select Flash File (ActionScript 2.0) to open a new Flash document file. (more…)

Level: Beginner, but some basic knowledge of the Flash user interface is expected.

Version: I will be using Flash CS3 and AS2 (although tut is compatible with earlier versions of Flash) and instructions are for the Mac. Windows users would use the PC counterparts for specific instructions on Flash Menu/Shortcut instuctions.

Description: In this Flash tutorial, I will demonstrate how to create a simple mask effect.

Demo:

Let’s get started!

Select “File > New” (command-”N”) and select Flash File (ActionScript 2.0) to open a new Flash document file. (more…)

Flash Tutorial: Play a Movieclip on Mouse Click

Level: This is a basic ActionsScript tutorial that focuses on the ActionScript involved. An intermediate knowledge of the Flash animation tools that includes creating symbols, creating motion tweens and creating frame labels is required.

Version: I will be using Flash CS3 and AS2 (athough tut is compatible with earlier versions of Flash) and instructions are for the Mac. Windows users would use the PC counterparts for specific instructions on Flash Menu/Shortcut instuctions.

Description: In this Flash tutorial, I will demonstrate and explain the ActionScript involved to play a movie clip on mouse click. This tutorial focuses on the AS, so some basic Flash animation knowledge is assumed.

Demo:

Let’s get started!

Select “File > New” (command-”N”) and select Flash File (ActionScript 2.0) to open a new Flash document file. (more…)

Flash Tutorial: Stop a movie clip after playing 3 times

Level: This is an intermediate lesson, that focuses on the ActionScript involved. It is assumed the user has basic Flash knowledge that includes creating symbols, creating motion tweens and creating frame lables.

Version: I will be using Flash CS3 and AS2 (athough tut is compatible with earlier versions of Flash) and instructions are for the Mac. Windows users would use the PC counterparts for specific instructions on Flash Menu/Shortcut instuctions.

Description: In this Flash tutorial, I will demonstrate and explain the ActionScript involved to play a movie clip a certain number of times, and then stop playing. This tutorial focuse on the AS, so some basic Flash animation knowledge is assumed.

Demo:

Let’s get started!

Select “File > New” (command-”N”) and select Flash File (ActionScript 2.0) to open a new Flash document file. Save the file, and give it the appropriate name. (more…)

Flash Tutorial: Creating a button using a movieclip and ActionScript

Level: This is a beginner lesson, but I will assume that the reader is familiar with the basic use of the Flash software including stage, timeline, drawing tools, property window, etc..

Version: I will be using Flash CS3 and AS2 (athough tut is compatible with earlier versions of Flash) and instructions are for the Mac. Windows users would use the PC counterparts for specific instructions on Flash Menu/Shortcut instuctions.

Demo:

Description: In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a button as a movieclip symbol using ActionScript rather than using the button symbol.

Let’s get started!

Select “File > New” (command-”N”) and select Flash File (ActionScript 2.0) to open a new Flash document file. (more…)