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Flash Tips and Tricks,
Volume 8
By Joe Gilbert
Running Time: 2 hours, 47 minutes
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Overview
This compilation is the eighth in a series of Flash Tips and Tricks tutorials that have been featured in our LearnFlash.com newsletter. This collection of Flash tutorials is a must have for any Flash enthusiast.
Detailed Video Descriptions
1 - Digital Clock (Running Time - 4:45)
Add a sleek element to your site and give your users a real time digital clock to keep time. Design the clock using action script and import into your site as a .swf.
2 - Adding Gravity (Running Time - 10:26)
In this tutorial, we will discuss an effect that is overlooked a lot of the time, its called the ease effect. If you want your animation to stand out and have a better look and feel than the ease effect will help.
3 - Classic Filling Preloader (Running Time - 10:25)
This is a very popular preloader but is rarely explained in a simple tutorial. Add some pro ellements to your site by creating a preloader that fills you own logo. In this tutorial, you will learn the basics to any preloader mask.
4 - Lightning Effect (Running Time - 9:31)
This is a great way to add some flavor to old photos or animations. A lot of Flash designers use this effect in many different ways and after this tutorial you will have a better understanding of how the Glow effect works.
5 - Drop Down Menu (Running Time - 9:18)
This is a question that comes up all the time, how to create a simple drop down menu. In this tutorial, you will learn the basics behind a simple drop down menu by using transparent buttons to create the rollover effect.
6 - Shining Text (Running Time - 6:39
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a looping text mask effect. This mask gives the effect of shining metal and is a great improvement to any banner or important text.
7 - Leaderboard (Running Time - 12:33)
This is a basic tutorial, and will highlight only the basics of creating a Leaderboard Banner. You will also learn how to use the behavior control to link the banner to your site.
8 - Custom Cursor (Running Time - 6:22)
Create a custom cursor with your own image by simply using action script. This is popular flash effect and adds a level of interactive fun that will WOW your users.
9 - Glowing Text (Running Time - 7:38)
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a professional effect using very simple commands. Learn to create this effect using keyframes instead of action script. You will also learn how to break apart text so that we can edit and add effects.
10 - Flashlight Effect (Running Time - 9:28)
Creating an interactive mask can be very confusing. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a masked image that can be explored by a user. This will be a good effect to use in banners or ads.
11 - Text Flash (Running Time - 6:44)
Create a catchy animation with text. This tutorial with teach you how to add a great effect using the glow filter within Flash 8.
12 - Scrollpane (Running Time - 7:27)
In this tutorial, you will learn to use the Scrollpane component. You will also learn how to add content to the scrollpane by using movie clips and the Scrollpane parameters tab.
13 - Text Blur (Running Time - 7:31)
In this tutorial, you will learn to animate a custom text loop. This is a popular effect and after this tutorial you will feel comfortable adding to text and graphics.
14 - Onion Skin (Running Time - 9:44)
Create a frame by frame animation using the onion skin option. Easily see what you sketched in the last frame and keep your animation consistent.
15 - Motion Guide (Running Time - 5:57)
In this tutorial, you will learn how to animate a graphic on a guided path using the motion guide. You will also learn how to place your graphic or movieclip on the correct points of the motion guide.
16 - Looping Banner (Running Time - 7:58)
A simple looping banner is an effective way to show scrolling buttons and add content to your site. Create a looping banner the easy way that is simple to edit.
17 - Invisible Buttons and Sound (Running Time - 9:23)
In this tutorial, you will learn how to command sounds with invisible buttons. Add invisible buttons around objects that become interactive, and play sounds and songs.
18 - Importing Video (Running Time - 10:50)
Importing Video made simple. Let's learn how to import your video and how to use custom video skins in Flash 8. In this tutorial, you will learn to edit the parameters of these video skins and customise your site.
19 - Classic Film Grain (Running Time - 6:57)
Place this movie clip over artwork or an imported video to give it that classic scratchy look. This is a fun tutorial that will teach you some simple frame by frame tricks to create a professional grain look.
20 - Drag and Drop (Running Time - 6:47)
This is a popular interactive effect for your site. In this tutorial, you will learn
some simple action script that can turn any graphic or object into a drag and drop item.
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