Fade & Change
Software : Flash 5.0
Level : Beginner

Concept: The lesson is designed using flash software which is a premium software for web animation. For a creative person, sky is the limit when he uses flash. The software provides lots of option for drawing and filling the colors to create the static object and then add life to it using animation techniques. Its amazing to fill yje life in otherwise still object and move it across the stage. The reusability of flash symbols make the animation light like a feather. Try to use these tips and tricks as a guideline and explore the world of creativity.

1. Create new file.

View > Rulers

View > Grid > Show Grid

View > Grid > Edit Grid (10 X 10 px)

Drag the horizontal & vertical guide lines to get the center.

View > Guides > Lock Guides

2. Type FLASH & POINT separately using Text tool. Convert them into symbol using F8 key. Bring FLASH to the center of the stage.

3. Insert keyframe at 5. Keep the same text for 1 to 5 frames.

4. Insert keyframe at 15. Select 15 th frame.

Modify > Transform > Scale or select scale icon from standard toolbar

5. Stretch the text.

6. Fade the text using fade method.

Create motion Tween from 5 to 15.

7. Insert Blank key frame at 16. Drag the POINT at the center.

8. Insert key frame at 25.

9. Stretch the text at 16 th frame and fade the text.

Create motion Tween from 16 to 25.

10. Insert keyframe at 30. Keep the same text for 25 to 30 frames.

11. Insert keyframe at 40. Stretch the text at 40 and fade it.

Create motion Tween from 30 to 40.

12. Insert Blank key frame at 41. Drag the FLASH at the center.

13. Insert key frame at 50.

14. Stretch the text at 41 th frame and fade the text.

Create motion Tween from 41 to 50.