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In this series of Macromedia Flash 8 video tutorial clips, we'll show you how to create a Flash 8 Masking effect. A Flash 8 mask layer can be used to hide some portions of a layer underneath it, revealing only select areas. It's pretty simple and easy to learn, but there are a number of different, creative ways to make use of a mask in flash.
In part 1, we'll show you a simple example that demonstrates the Flash 8 masking effect.
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In part 2 of Working with Flash 8 Masking, we'll be creating the layer that will be masked. This layer will consist of some text.
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In part 3 of Working with Flash 8 Masking, we will be creating the motion tween animation in the layer that we will use as the mask. The motion tween animation will consist of a circle that moves from the left to the right side of the stage.
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In part 4 of Working with Flash 8 Masking, we'll show you how to convert a regular layer into a layer mask.
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In part 5 of Working with Flash 8 Masking, we'll show you how to edit an already existing layer mask.
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Tutorials
Flash 8 Masking Effect | How to Create a Mask in Flash 8 Video Tutorials
In this series of Macromedia Flash 8 video tutorial clips, we'll show you how to create a Flash 8 Masking effect. A Flash 8 mask layer can be used to hide some portions of a layer underneath it, revealing only select areas. It's pretty simple and easy to learn, but there are a number of different, creative ways to make use of a mask in flash.
Part 1: Working with Flash 8 Masking - What is a Layer Mask?
In part 1, we'll show you a simple example that demonstrates the Flash 8 masking effect.
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Part 2: Working with Flash 8 Masking - Creating the Layer that will be Masked
NOTE: If you're working in Flash CS5 and you're having trouble finding the Static Text type option, make sure that in the Properties Inspector (while you have the Text Tool selected), you have Classic Text instead of TLF Text selected.In part 2 of Working with Flash 8 Masking, we'll be creating the layer that will be masked. This layer will consist of some text.
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Part 3: Working with Flash 8 Masking - Creating the Animation in the Mask Layer
NOTE: If you're following along with this video, but you're working in Flash CS5, choose Create Classic Tween instead of Create Motion Tween.In part 3 of Working with Flash 8 Masking, we will be creating the motion tween animation in the layer that we will use as the mask. The motion tween animation will consist of a circle that moves from the left to the right side of the stage.
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Part 4: Working with Flash 8 Masking - Converting a Layer into a Mask
In part 4 of Working with Flash 8 Masking, we'll show you how to convert a regular layer into a layer mask.
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Part 5: Working with Flash 8 Masking - Editing a Layer Mask
In part 5 of Working with Flash 8 Masking, we'll show you how to edit an already existing layer mask.
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- Photoshop Clipping Mask Tutorial (cs5)
If you know how layer masks work, then you'll understand how clipping masks work as well. Just like a layer mask, a clipping mask allows you to hide portions of a layer. The difference is that a layer mask is a part of the actual layer that you want...
- Creating A Layer Mask - Photoshop Tutorial (cs5)
A layer mask is a great feature in Photoshop that lets you hide portions of a layer. Let's say that you want to remove some parts of your image - such as the background, for example. Instead of using the eraser tool to erase the background, you can...
- Flash 8 Motion Tween Video Tutorials | The Basics Of Motion Tweening - Animating Position, Color, Size And Using The Easing Property
In this set of Macromedia Flash tutorial online video training clips, we'll show you the basics of Motion Tweens in Macromedia Flash 8. In these tutorials, you'll learn how to animate the following properties of an object: position - make an object...
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NOTE: If you are looking for a version of this tutorial for Flash CS5, then check out Creating a Frame by Frame Animation - Flash CS5 Video Tutorials for Beginners. In this set of Macromedia Flash tutorial online video training clips, we'll show you...
- Introduction To Layer Masks In Photoshop
Layer masking is a very useful feature in Photoshop that allows you to hide some areas (make them invisible) of a layer. A layer mask can be altered using the brush tool. To hide areas using a layer mask, you must paint the mask using black. To make areas...