Things You'll Need:
- Adobe Flash software
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Step 1
Launch the Flash application.
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Step 2
Flash Opening ScreenClick "Flash Document" on the main screen under the Create column.
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Step 3
Flash WorkspaceLook over the Flash work area and note the locations of the various tool and command palettes. Place your mouse over different parts of the workspace to activate pop up help labels.
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Step 4
Click tools in the tool box on the left side of the screen to create images. Vector images are created using points and paths. Drawing graphics in Flash is a lot like working in Adobe Illustrator.
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Step 1
Add a colored shape to the screen such as a circle.
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Step 2
Click and drag to place it in the starting position for your animation.
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Step 3
Click in the box below the 10 on the timeline at the top of the screen. Then click the Insert menu and select "Timeline, Keyframe."
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Step 4
Click and drag the circle to the position you want it to have at that point in the animation.
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Step 5
Add a keyframe a little further along on the time line, around 15 or so.
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Step 6
Frames in an Animation ExampleClick and drag the circle to the position you want it to have at that point in the animation. Repeat step 5 for as many different frames as your animation needs.
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Step 7
Press the "Return/Enter" key to see your animation in action.
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Step 8
Save As Dialog BoxClick the "File" menu and choose the "Save" command to save your Flash file. This creates a .FLA file. Use the "File" menu "Publish" command to convert it to a .SWF file when you are ready to add it to your website.
