Import Layered Bitmap Image Into Flash
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In this FlashR CS5 tutorial we will create a candle flame animation. We will use a flame graphic that we created in a PhotoshopR tutorial. See the link at the bottom of the page. In the Photoshop tutorial, the flame graphic contains three transparent layers. One layer contains the flame shape, another layer contains the orange glow and a third layer contains a smaller white glow. By animating all three of these parts separately we can create a realistic animation.
Once we have created the animation, you will be able to use it in any Flash project. To keep the animation reusable for various candles, you may wish to omit adding the candle graphic.
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Once we have created the animation, you will be able to use it in any Flash project. To keep the animation reusable for various candles, you may wish to omit adding the candle graphic.
- Start a new Flash CS5 project and set the Background Color to black or a dark color of your choice and the Frame Rate to 30.
- We will start by creating a new movie clip. From the Menubar, click Insert � New Symbol. Name the new movie clip "flameAni". This will take us to the edit mode for the new symbol.
At this point, we have one layer on the Timeline. Rename this layer to "bg" and leave it empty.
In preparation for using this animation in several Flash projects, let's create a folder in the Library to contain all the assets for this movie clip. - Add a new folder to the Library and name it "candleFlame Assets". Now, drag the flameAni movie clip into this folder.
- This is optional. We will import a candle graphic into our project (File � Import to Stage). This will add a new layer to the Timeline containing the imported bitmap. Rename it "candle".
- As stated above, the flame image has three layers. When we click File � Import to Stage, Flash will automatically create three new layers for us. In the Import dialog box, use the Bitmap Image with Editable Layer Styles option for each layer.
We now have five layers on the Timeline.
flame_glow � the orange glow around the flame
flame_shape � the basic shape of the flame
back_glow � the white glow around the flame
candle � the candle image
bg � empty bg layer - In the Library, drag the asset folders for the candle and flame bitmaps into the candleFlame Assets folder.
Copyright 2018 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe, Photoshop, Photoshop Album, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Acrobat, Cue, Premiere Pro, Premiere Elements, Bridge, After Effects, InCopy, Dreamweaver, Flash, ActionScript, Fireworks, Contribute, Captivate, Flash Catalyst and Flash Paper is/are either [a] registered trademark[s] or a trademark[s] of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
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