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project two: your name in Flash

 

Animate your name

Animate your name in Flash following these simple directions:

  • Grab the brush tool. Draw the first stroke.
  • Press "F6" to add a new keyframe
  • Add the next stroke
  • Add another keyframe (F6)
  • and stroke...
  • Preview by hitting enter

*Try it with the pencil tool. With type.
*Try copying all the frames (click to the right of the layer name, drag to the right, HOLD DOWN THE ALT KEY, then release.
*Make your (copied) name disappear by chosing modify>frames>reverse
*Try slowing down the animation by changing the frame rate
*Try slowing down the animation by adding blank frames (F5)

once upon a time | your name in the stars

 

basics: the toolbox | name | jitters | changing shape | shape to text | shape hints | face | gradient glow | animating a gradient | bouncing ball | motion path | text fade | alpha fade | da boat | 5 masks | effects | button 9-1 | button 9-2

projects: drawing | haiku | portfolio site | commercial | worst case | band site |

links and resources: sound | showcase | Flash doodles | Flash links | web design | home | flash home

Computer Ed
Wheeler High School
North Stonington, CT
wevenski@northstonington.k12.ct.us