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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 14 2004, 03:54 PM (151 Views) | |
| darkheart17 | Nov 14 2004, 03:54 PM Post #1 |
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ok ive seriously tried to figure this out every day of this week. I have a multi layer multi frame character animation that i want to transform into a symbol of one fram and one layer, that way i can just import the animation into any flash movie i make. IF anyone has the idea of how to do this please post or if im online send me a instant message on AIM: ALottagroove |
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| chluaid | Nov 14 2004, 08:48 PM Post #2 |
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select all the frames and press Ctrl Alt C [size=1](or Edit> Timeline> Copy Frames), [/size]then Create a new Symbol [size=1](Insert> Create New Symbol), [/size]make it a Graphic [size=1](unless you want to control the clip with Actionscript in which you case you want to make it a Movieclip), [/size]then Paste Frames by selecting the first frame of your new symbol and pressing Ctrl Alt V [size=1](or Edit> Timeline> Paste Frames).[/size] Now the animation should be inside your Graphic symbol which you can drop into any movie you like. |
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| darkheart17 | Nov 15 2004, 12:12 PM Post #3 |
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THanks adam for trying lol i must be super stupid or my flash is stupid because when i use the method you explained by pasting by using ctl alt v in that one frame graphic symbol all my layers reappear and i dont have one graphic...... im using flash mx 2004 if that is supposed be different from the rest |
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| bardaux | Nov 17 2004, 10:43 AM Post #4 |
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Another way to do it instead of ctr alt whatever is to highlight all frames, right click (cmd click on macs) on them, and select "copy frames". Go to insert>symbol You want it to be a movie clip if you want it to take up 1 frame but still play. After your clip is made, right- click the timeline and select "paste frames". |
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| chluaid | Nov 17 2004, 08:15 PM Post #5 |
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Here is a quick video tutorial I made... there's no sound or instructions, but hopefully you can watch how it's done and see the steps. It's probably best viewed at fullscreen too.. Hope you're not on dial-up, and hope it helps
It's 8Mb btw, but when you unzip it, it'll be about 75Mb. download HERE |
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| Comlock | Nov 17 2004, 08:32 PM Post #6 |
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These are my leafs:
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The way the cursor moves... seems like you're using a pen. right? |
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| chluaid | Nov 18 2004, 07:13 PM Post #7 |
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sure am
Intuos 9 x 12 Wacom.. have been using it for my animation since Pokies |
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| darkheart17 | Nov 19 2004, 04:19 PM Post #8 |
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omg adam i guess i am a visual learner i see what ive been doing wrong you teach so well lol thanks a whole bunch now if i could ask another stupid question without soundinig like a dumba$$ if i havent already..... lets say you wanted that walking person of yours to move across the page of a movie would you put it on a motion guide and if so how would you do one? You dont have to answer if your too busy ill understand and thanks again for the video it was such a huge help i understand alot more now ^-^ |
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| chluaid | Nov 20 2004, 06:57 PM Post #9 |
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I wouldn't normally use a motion guide for a walk-cycle, but I have done it.. it depends on what the scene requires. The way to make a motion guide is covered in my tutorial (Flash 5) on the top floor of Bitey Castle. Here's the direct link: http://www.biteycastle.com/moguide/lesson01.htm This will show you how to attach a firefly symbol to the motion guide, but it will work for any symbol, whether it's a graphic or a movie-clip containing a walk or run-cycle Glad you found the video helpful too! |
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