Semester 2 - Week 1

Introduction to Animation

1. Create a flick-pad animation
2. Create frame-by frame animation (move circle across the screen)
3. Create a basic motion tween (move circle across the screen)
4. Create a basic shape tween (morph shapes and change colours)
5. Create a sunset scene using multiple layers. 

Examples

1. Frame by Frame Animation - .fla example
2. Motion Tween - .fla example
3. Motion Preset - .fla example
4. Shape Tween - .fla example

Advanced Tweens

Control a shape tween using shape hints (animate letter "M" to "N").

• Shape Hint - .fla example 

Motion Paths
 
Create a custom motion path.  Control the direction and rotation of the object along the path.

• Motion Path - .fla example

Further Reading

• Flash Guide: Using the Stage and Tools panel
• Flash Tutorial: Shape Hints
• Flash Tutorial: Custom Motion Paths