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Flash 4 - Masking Text
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Step 1
In Frame #1, create the text that you want to show through the hole in the mask. Insert a Frame (F5) at frame 40.
Step 2
Insert a new layer (Insert > Layer) ABOVE the layer with your text on it.
New Layer
Text Layer
A mask layer will automatically mask the layer directly below it, so make sure you have them in the right order.
Step 3
Create a filled in circle and make it a symbol. (F8). Color does not matter. On a mask layer, anything filled becomes transparent and vice versa. Make it large enough to where it is taller than your text, and place it to the left hand side of your text. On this same mask layer, insert a Keyframe (F6) at frame 20 and move the circle symbol to the right side of the text. Now insert a Keyframe at frame 40, and move the symbol back to the left side.
Step 4
Right click on Frame 1 of the mask layer and select properties. Choose the Tweening tab and select Motion. Set Easing to Out (100). Now do the same at Frame 20.
Step 5
One last step is to set the mask. Right click on your top (mask) layer, and choose Mask from the menu options. This should lock both layers. To do further editing, you will need to unlock the layers (by clicking the lock symbol on the layer).
Step 6
Test your movie! If you have problems, make sure you have your layers in the correct order.
In Frame #1, create the text that you want to show through the hole in the mask. Insert a Frame (F5) at frame 40.
Step 2
Insert a new layer (Insert > Layer) ABOVE the layer with your text on it.
New Layer
Text Layer
A mask layer will automatically mask the layer directly below it, so make sure you have them in the right order.
Step 3
Create a filled in circle and make it a symbol. (F8). Color does not matter. On a mask layer, anything filled becomes transparent and vice versa. Make it large enough to where it is taller than your text, and place it to the left hand side of your text. On this same mask layer, insert a Keyframe (F6) at frame 20 and move the circle symbol to the right side of the text. Now insert a Keyframe at frame 40, and move the symbol back to the left side.
Step 4
Right click on Frame 1 of the mask layer and select properties. Choose the Tweening tab and select Motion. Set Easing to Out (100). Now do the same at Frame 20.
Step 5
One last step is to set the mask. Right click on your top (mask) layer, and choose Mask from the menu options. This should lock both layers. To do further editing, you will need to unlock the layers (by clicking the lock symbol on the layer).
Step 6
Test your movie! If you have problems, make sure you have your layers in the correct order.