For this instance we’ll make all the windows the same size so, rather than drawing in each individual window, we’re going to make the window rectangle into a symbol that we can then drag and drop over the canvas as we please. Use the arrow tool to select the first window drawn, and then go to Insert -> Convert to Symbol (shortcut F8). I’ve named my symbol “Window” to find it easily in the Library, and set its type to Graphic.
Flash Animation 3: Fireworks E-card
By Adrien-Luc Sanders, About.com Guide
Change your fill to a pale yellow to white gradient by opening the “Color Mixer” tool panel on the right-hand side and selecting “Linear”. It will default to a black-to-white gradient; you can adjust the way your gradient blends by moving the sliders depicted, and change the colors by clicking on the markers for them and then adjusting the colors using the picker. Once you’ve set your gradient, draw a small rectangle anywhere on Layer 2.
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- Customizing The Document Settings
- Drawing Basic Shapes for a Skyline
- Using Gradient Fills to Draw Windows
- Populating Multiple Instances of the Window Symbols
- Making Stars by Manipulating Alpha Transparency Effects
- Converting Stars to Symbol and Scattering, Gradient Background
- Brush Tool Settings
- Drawing Fireworks
- Copying a Filled Shape to Make Another Instance of Fireworks
- Changing Fill Color & Conclusion
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