How to Create a Frame-by-Frame Animation in Director
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You can create a frame-by-frame animation in Macromedia Director by using Step Recording. These instructions apply to Macromedia Director 5.0. Procedures for other versions may vary.
Click in the cell where you want to begin recording.
Step3
Open the Cast from the Window menu.
Step4
Drag the Cast Member to be used in the animation onto the Stage. A red indicator light appears beside the channel to let you know that Step Recording has been activated.
Step5
Open the Control Panel from the Window menu.
Step6
Click on Step Forward in the Control Panel. The seleted sprite appears on the Stage in the next frame.
Step7
Continue clicking Step Foward until you have added the sprite as many times as you want.
Step8
Repeat the procedure using a different Cast Member.
Step9
Play back your movie to test it.
Tips & Warnings
You can also stretch or relocate the sprites after they are recorded on Stage.