3-D Flash Animator Tutorial

3-D Flash Animator by 3DFA Studios is software that allows you to create professional-looking, visually dazzling three-dimensional animations. These animations may have their source in drawings and sketches, since the software provides tools for those who want to draw their creations. It also allows users to import images and video from the Internet to create sophisticated animations. These animations can function in flash games or help you build websites that look professionally designed. The flexibility of 3-D Flash Animator means it can be used by both amateur hobbyists and veteran graphic designers.

Instructions

1. Animating Images

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     Click the "New Movie" button to start a new project. Enter an appropriate name for your new project in the "Movie" field.
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     Click on the "Add New Elements" button located in the "Movie Properties" panel.
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     Click on the "Import File" button and choose the image you wish to animate. You can also import audio files for use in more complicated animations.
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     Click on "Add New Features" and the "Elements" window will open. From here you can re-arrange, transform, blend, and clone the colors of your project.
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     Click on "Add New Events." Your image will now display all the elements that are using animated effects.
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     Click on "Animate Elements" to animate the desired elements of your project.
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     Click on "Choose Transition" to add a transition to your project. It offers seven preset transitions to choose from: "Spin Away," "Spin in Face," and "Bee Line" all rotate the image out of frame from different perspectives. "Acid Reflux" produces a slow dissolving effect while "Blank" immediately removes the image. "Mexican Wave" and "Pin" both use distinctive motions to carry the image out of frame.
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     Use the Up and Down Arrow keys to adjust the time between transitions. The image can also be rotated.
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     If you would like your animation to play continuously, place a check in the "Loop when finished" box.
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     Click the "Play" arrow to preview the animation of your project. Once you are satisfied with the results, click the "File" graphic to save your project.