Flash Animation Motion Tween
Ok, today, we’ll finally look at doing animation via Flash, using motion tween.
Convert shape into symbol
1. select oval tool, and click and drag on the stage to create a oval shape
2. select selection tool, and click and drag a ‘marquee’ around the shape, to select the shape
3. select Modify > Convert to Symbol, or press F8, to change the shape into a symbol
note: motion tween can only be done on a symbol
4. enter name for symbol, eg. Ball
5. leave Type as Movie Clip
6. click OK, to create the new symbol in the library
Create keyframes
1. click on frame to be made into end keyframe, eg. frame#30
2. select Insert > Timeline > Keyframe, or press F6, to add new keyframe at current frame
3. single-click to select the instance of the symbol on the stage
4. click and drag this instance to a new position on the stage, eg. lower right of stage
Apply motion tween between keyframes
1. click on frame#1
2. select Motion from Tween dropdown box of property panel
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