Flash MX Effects
Let's face it - we're not all using the latest version of Flash, and we don't all have access to the one-click access of certain special effects. However, there are ways to simulate those effects in Flash MX and sometimes previous versions.
Flash MX Effects: Drop Shadow
Create a drop shadow effect even if you don't have Flash 8's one-click tools.
Create a drop shadow effect even if you don't have Flash 8's one-click tools.
Flash MX Effects: Outer Glow
It's not that hard to create a glow effect even in older versions of Flash.
It's not that hard to create a glow effect even in older versions of Flash.
Flash MX Effects: Text Outlines
There are several ways to simulate outlined/stroked text in Flash MX, but this method lets you keep your letters as individual objects without breaking them down to fills.
There are several ways to simulate outlined/stroked text in Flash MX, but this method lets you keep your letters as individual objects without breaking them down to fills.
Flash MX Effects: Text Outlines II
Here's another way to add outlines to your text, this time using Flash's Ink Bottle tool.
Here's another way to add outlines to your text, this time using Flash's Ink Bottle tool.
Easy Flash CrossFade Effect
Fade between one image and another using layers, alpha controls, and tweens.
Fade between one image and another using layers, alpha controls, and tweens.