How to Make a Simple Animation in Macromedia Flash

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Macromedia Flash 10;

   The larger the difference between the frames, the longer the animation. ,, Now the same picture you drew in the first frame will appear in the last frame you made. , You can change its size, position or other effects such as alpha, tint, etc.
   
   They appear when you right click on the object and click "Properties". ,, There is a lot more to flash animation than just this.
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   Step 2: Choose frame 1 on the timeline which is located above the canvas.

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   Step 3: Draw whatever you want to in your first frame (eg: a stick figure).

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   Step 4: Choose the next frame depending upon the length of your animation.

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   Step 5: Right click on the frame and click "Insert KEYFrame".

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   Step 6: Right click anywhere between the first and the last frame and select "Create Motion Tween".

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   Step 7: Edit this picture in any way.

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   Step 8: Press to view the animation.

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   Step 9: Play around and experiment.

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