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project: Motion Tween 02
 
   
 

description: In this tutorial you will learn how to create another motion-tweened animation like the one at right.

Files: The motion_tween_02.fla file is in the fla_files folder.
   
 
   
  step 1: Since we haven't tweened in a bit let's make a quick one to use in the next tutorial. Open a new document and draw a circle on the stage. Position it as shown. (Figure A)
   
  A
   
  step 2: Select your object, F8 to Convert to Symbol, set Behavior to Graphic, and name your symbol. (Figure B)
   
  B
   
  step 3: Select the instance and nudge it into position with the arrow keys. Select frame 40 and F6 to Insert > Keyframe. Control-Click on the first keyframe and select Create Motion Tween. (Figure C)
   
  C
   
  step 4: Insert > Keyframes in frames 10, 20, and 30 by either Control-Clicking or F6-ing. (Figure D)
   
  D
   
  step 5: Select keyframes and reposition the instance (nudging when necessary) as shown. (Figure E)
   
  E
   
  •Tip: It's much easier to nudge with the arrow keys than to try and position accurately with the Move Tool. For pixel-level placement, use the Info Palette (Command-I).
   
  step 6: Command-Return to Test Movie. Notice the slight pause when the ball returns to the left side. (Figure F)
   
  F
   
  step 7: Insert > Keyframe (F6) in frame 39. Select frame 40 and Insert > Remove Frames (Shift-F5) to eliminate the pause from the animation. (Figure G)
   
  G
   
  •Tip: Contol-Clicking on Frame 40 would also give you the contextual menu with the option to Remove Frames.
   
  step 8: Command-Return to check your work. (Figure H)
   
  H
   
  step 9: Now we'll have a refresher course in Editing Instances in the next tutorial: Tween Effects.
   
   
   
   
 
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