Author Archives : Mike

Flash Tutorial: Animating a button using a mask effect

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…

Flash Tutorial: Working with Masks in Flash

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…

Flash Tutorial: Play movie clip with mouse click: Version 2

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…

Flash Tutorial: Play a movie clip a set number of times and then stop

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…

Flash Tutorial: Button using Movie Clip symbol.

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…

Flash Tutorial: Play movie clip with mouse click

Update: I have written a second tutorial on playing a movie clip on mouse click that provides a different option for accomplishing this task. Check it out here. Level: This is a beginner lesson, but I will assume that the reader is familiar with the basic use of the Flash…