Shape+Tweens

Examples of morphing text, shapes and images using shape tweens. Right-click to Re-Play. media type="file" key="livesey_a4.swf" width="360" height="270"media type="file" key="A5.swf" width="360" height="270" The public awareness AD must: http://sabrinaslearningreflections.blogspot.com/
 * Goal:** Create an animated public awareness advertisement using the Flash shape tween tool.
 * REQUIREMENTS:**
 * 1) contain a clear message on your issue with relevant statements and images
 * 2) appropriate timing is important - audience must be able to read the text and view images
 * 3) be 5 seconds long if you are working alone, 10 seconds long if you are working with a partner
 * 4) use music appropriate to the message
 * Example**: Scroll down this blog to find the Public Awareness Ad:


 * GRADING RUBRIC: Review the Advertisement Grading Rubric**

**Assignment Instructions:**

 * 1) ** Open Flash ** & Select ACTIONSCRIPT 2
 * 2) Go to ** Insert --> Scene - You will now be on ** **Scene 2** of your movie
 * 3) Start your animation in __**Scene 2**__ - remember we are reserving Scene 1 add a title and your **PLAY** button later on. // **NOTE**: Your entire movie will occur on **one layer.** //
 * 4) __**On the Scene 2 Tab**__ - Set the color of your background.
 * 5) Put your **first object in time frame 1** (the object can be text, an image, shapes etc.)
 * 6) Right-click --> **Break Apart** - All text and images must be broken down into **pixels** in order to use the shape tween and morph objects into other objects **(right-click--> break apart -** sometimes even twice to get to a pixel level)
 * 7) Select a future time frame, right-click --> I**nsert a keyframe** to keep the object on the stage for the audience to easily view.
 * 8) Select a future time frame, right-click --> **Insert BLANK Keyframe** to add your next object.
 * 9) Put your next object on the stage and **break it apart to pixel level.**
 * 10) **Right-Click** anywhere in the timeline between the keyframes and select **Create Shape Tween.** You will see and arrow appear in the timeline if you have broken the objects apart to pixel level.
 * 11) Repeat these steps for each object going forward in the timeline.

**HOW TO END YOUR ADVERTISEMENT**

 * 1) The last object should be a message that should linger on the screen to insure the audience can read it and then **FADE OUT** and the credits should **FADE IN.**
 * 2) **CREDITS should consist of:**
 * ** Public Awareness Advertisement **
 * Created by......
 * Song title & artist
 * 1) **VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS** on How to Fade In and Out.

HOW TO ADD MUSIC
Select appropriate music to set the mood for your topic/ad. Look on our class discussion board to a posting on how to add music as well as the link provided below. Watch this video on how to add audio
 * 1) Create a new layer (layer 2) in scene 2 to add your music.
 * 2) In Flash, go to File-->Import to the library
 * 3) Click on frame 1 in LAYER 2
 * 4) Drag and drop the music file onto your stage.
 * 5) On the **Music Layer**, click on the first frame, go to your **PROPERTIES** toolbar and change **Sync = STREAM**
 * 6) EFFECT = None or your choice
 * 7) How to add music.

How to Add a Title and PLAY Button on Scene 1
Click here to continue to: How to add a PLAY button on Scene 1

How to merge two flash animation files (if you are working with a partner)
[|Shape tween of text to a shape] How to create a shape tween How to create a shape tween 2
 * 1) Email you "Flash Document" file as an attachment to your partner.
 * 2) Your partner should have their Flash animation opened
 * 3) Your partner should now download the attachment and open it.
 * 4) It should automatically appear in in Flash.
 * 5) Copy and paste the frames at the end of the animation to merge the two movies.
 * Additional Shape Tween Video Resources:**