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Flash Cursor Spotlight Revisited II: Masking
Learn layer masking to explore yet another way to create a spotlight that follows the mouse around the Flash stage to reveal your movie.
Shape Tweening a Mask
Apply shape tweens to your masks to make them change shape and reveal different areas of your Flash movie.
Motion Tweening a Mask
You can use motion tweens on the objects on a mask layer just as you would on any other Flash symbol.
Using Masks for an Iris Effect
Simulate the effect of a camera's iris diaphragm using Flash's mask layers and a shape tween.
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