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Controlling Alpha and Scale Properties in Flash CS3
Let´s add interest to the animation by varying the size and transparency of the graphic for our snowflake. After all, not all snowflakes are the same size. Also, by varying the transparency of some flakes, it will give the illusion that some of the snowflakes are farther away in the snow scene.

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