There are two methods of loading external movies into Flash: Loading into an empty movie clip (mc) or loading into another level...

Through the next few issues we are going to take this FLA and deconstruct the file showing you exactly how it's made and how you can make a similar-style site. I have always been a fan of this FLA because of it's clean design and load time. This FLA File is actually made up of several FLA'...

With Flash MX you have the option to publish your movies with Named Anchors. This will add anchor tags to your HTML enabling your viewers to bookmark pages inside your flash movies as well as use their browser back and forward buttons...

1. For Stretch, create new file.
2. Type the text using Text tool. Convert into symbol using F8 key. Cut and paste the symbol to bring it to the center of the stage.
3. In the time line keep the pointer on 20 and right click. Select insert keyframe.
4. Select 20-th frame...

1. Create new file.
View > Rulers
View > Grid > Show Grid
View > Grid > Edit Grid (10 X 10 px)
Drag the horizontal & vertical guide lines to get the center.
View > Guides > Lock Guides
2. Type FLASH & POINT separately using Text tool. Convert them into symbol...

1. For Move & Fade, create new file.
2. Type the text and convert into symbol. Right click on 60 th frame and select insert key frame.
3. Select 1 st frame. Drag the text to the right.
Select 60 th frame. Drag the text to the center. Change the color of the text...

1. Open new file.
View > Rulers
Drag the guidelines at the center and lock them.
Change the background color using Modify > Movie
2. Type the text. Convert into symbol and insert key frame at 25.
3. Fade the text using Alpha at 1 st frame and drag the text in the center...

1. Create new file.
2. Display the Rulers
View > Rulers
3. Drag the horizontal & vertical guide lines to get the center.
View > Guides > Lock Guides
4. Type the text. Select it with Arrow Tool.
Insert > Convert to Symbol
Name the symbol...

1. You need to change the color at the specific interval for this project.
2. Create a new file.
View > Rulers
View > Grid > Show Grid
View > Grid > Edit Grid (10 X 10 px)
3. Drag the horizontal & vertical guide lines to get the center.
View > Guides > Lock Guides...

1. Create a new file. Select Radial Gradient and draw the circle using Oval Tool with no outline. You will use this button for the next step.
2. Select the button using Arrow Tool and press F8 to create symbol. Select Button option in behavior and name the symbol.
3. Right Click the symb...