Fade-in Fade-out Flash Effect

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  • Fade-in Fade-out Flash Effect

    How to create a fade-in fade-out Flash effect using basic tweening

    In this tutorial you are going to learn how to create a fade in-out effect using basic tweening in Flash.

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    Please carry out the following steps in Flash to create the fade-in fade-out effect.

    1. In a new layer draw any vector object, say a circle. Convert the object into a graphic symbol (select the object and click F8) and name it, say 'g_circle'.
    2. Insert Keyframe (F6) in the 20th frame and create a Motion Tween from frame 1 to 20.
    3. Click the 10th frame on the timeline and insert a Keyframe (F6).
    4. Click the 'g_circle' instance displayed in the 10th frame and give it an Alpha value of 40% (for Flash MX and above, In the properties window select Alpha from the Color Panel and reduce the value from 100% to 40%).
    5. Save your work and test the Movie (Ctrl + Enter). That's it your, fade-in/fade-out cool effect is ready!

    Software Required

    
    

    Compatible Versions of Flash for this Tutorial

    Flash CS5 Professional | Flash CS4 Professional
    Note: For uses of lower versions of Flash some visual interface images would differ.
    Recommended Version: Adobe Flash CS5 Professional

    Flash Effects

    
    In the following Flash tutorials you'll learn how to create cool flash effects using simple techniques like tweening, masking, etc.:

    1. Basic Effects : Fade-in Fade-out Effect, Zooming Effect and Alpha Ripple Effect
    2. Photo Effects : Simple Photo Masking, Motion Photo Masking and Smooth Fade Photo Masking
    3. Special Effects : Outline Effect, Shape Hint Flash Effect and Sinewave Background Effect
    4. Text Effects : Cool Text Effects

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