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25/03/2009 | Filed under Develop > Flash
Pushed for time? Deadlines looming? Learn to copy tweened animations to ActionScript and you can save yourself hours of effort. Paul Wyatt demonstrates this handy technique
We all need to save time. There are never enough hours in the day, and when it comes to deadlines, anything that puts us ahead is a very welcome thing.
In Flash, keyframing animations and producing motion tweens can be a laborious process – particularly if you have to create the same style of animation over different movie clips across several Flash movies.
This can be a massive drain on resources. It’s a case of going back to the drawing board and starting the animation again.
Or is it?
One of the best features to come along in Flash CS3 is the ability to copy tweened animations to ActionScript 3.0. This way, you’re able to take your finessed animation efforts and convert the animation to ActionScript code.
This code can then be reapplied to any Flash movie clip – in any Flash movie. An instant time- saver in only a few clicks.
Sounds too good to be true? Well don’t worry, there’s no catch: just a straightforward technique that could put you ahead of the game when it comes to delivering client creative. Read on to find out how to put it into action.
About the author:
Name: Paul Wyatt
Site: www.paulwyatt.co.uk
Areas of expertise: Interactive web design, motion graphics and video
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bozboz web design / 08/04/2009 / 09:26 / http://www.bozboz.co.uk
Thanks for this, you have just saved me hours with this tutorial! I knew this was possible but attempted and failed it a times. Its definately a timesaver
Tony / 18/04/2009 / 16:02
Havant we got enough flashing adverts on screen already???????
James / 23/06/2009 / 06:52 / http://www.creativresponse.com
Thanks never even heard that was possible and the amount of time I could save!
Good tutorial , thanks
