Flash 8: Projects for Learning Animation and Interactivity

5.1. Importing Pixels Although importing graphic assets is a basic task, there are a few subtleties when dealing with specific file formats and specific applications. To help you take advantage of the full range of features Flash has to offer, ...

5.2. Working with Pixels While major pixel pushing is reserved for other applications, such as Photoshop or Fireworks, Flash still offers a few ways to edit bitmaps to creative effect. 5.2.1. Breaking Apart a Bitmap In one way, brea...

5.3. Importing Vectors As is true with raster graphics, Flash can import vector assets from a variety of external applications, and in a variety of formats. Here, we'll look at how to import Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia FreeHan...

5.4. Using Scenes Scenes provide a way to organize large files or animations into multiple timelines. This makes it easier to view smaller sections at a time, without having to scroll endlessly. For example, you may have a large linear animation t...