The Flash Animator

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Chapter 7. Effects Animation

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Environment Effects

• Replicating 3D

• Creating Depth with Tweens

• Glass

Although Flash is not considered a special effects program, by utilizing the unique tools and features of Flash, you can create simple effects, such as water, fire, wind, and lightning.

Environment Effects

Another genre of animation is the world of effects. Flash is great for effects because of its movie clip feature that allows an animator to create a loop and have it run throughout the piece. The subtle elements of effects ...

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