Week 3 [2/10/10]

Using bitmap > img > turn to vector
Modified > Bitmap > Trace bitmap


> 3D Rotation tool (Envelope option selected) > to select certain parts.
> 3D Rotation tool > Distort (after selection with envelope)


To stop an action for a while, just extend the timeline without keyframes.
Use of motion editor
> Gradient

Add motion guide to animate the ball

Draw a path on the guide layer using the pen tool
Make sure the object is a movieclip
Lock the ball onto the beginning of the path / last point on the path


Stop the guide layer (F5)
F6 the ball layer
Create classic tween on the ball layer


Edit easing

Action Scripts
1 stop();
2 instance_name.gotoAndPlay(2);
> # is the # of keyframe you want the instance to return and have it go play
3 this.parent.play();

HW: 3 things > try the motion editor