transparency effect???

[siew yann ling webforumsuser@macromedia.com]

Hello,

I would like to know how to create transparency effect in flash? I have no idea how to put a image looks transparent with another image behind it. Any comment are mostly welcome. Thanks.



From..Yann

[ub3rge3k]

just convert the image to a symbol F8 (graphic), then select the graphic, in
the properties panel select alpha from the dropdown..then put it on a higher
layer than the one you want to show through


"siew yann ling" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I would like to know how to create transparency effect in flash? I have no

idea how to put a image looks transparent with another image behind it. Any
comment are mostly welcome. Thanks.

>
>
>
> From..Yann
>
>

[fasterthanlight]

what you can do is create the image you want transparent, in photoshop, or fireworks. Create it with all the transparent elements, and save it as a .png and import it into flash


-Jamie

[siew yann ling webforumsuser@macromedia.com]

Thanks for answer my problem..but I only can do the transparency effect from firework import png file.

I don't understand how to make it in flash because when I convert the image to symbol but in the symbol panel.. Where can I find the alpha? and to put it on a higher layer than the one you want to show through? Can you give me a example how a image can see through the background image?

[typO969 webforumsuser@macromedia.com]

the alpha property is assigned per graphic, button, etc
if you have no means to give it a transparent background other than flash;
your other option in flash--which sux--is to break apart the graphic until it wont break down anymore
then using the various selection tools and select the areas you dont want and delete them

unless u just want the WHOLE graphic to be transparent, the property window is docked by default at the bottom of flash, otherwise u can access it via: Window|Properties, or by pressing ctrl+F3
transparency can b found in the far right drop-down in "Color:" in the property window

also make sure that u have selected the graphic and you have also converted it into a symbol

hope that helps

[The Law webforumsuser@macromedia.com]

Siew

To make a symbol transparent:

Convert your graphic to a symbol
In the properties inspector, find the color drop down menu
Click the menu and select 'Alpha'
Move the percentage slider to change the transperancy

To make it appear on top of another symbol there are a few options:

OPTION 1
In your time line, look at your layers.
If a layer is on top of another layer, the symbols in the top layer will appear on top of symbols in a lower layer.

In your situation, create a layer and name it 'layer 1'.
Put your transparent symbol (the symbol you want to appear ontop) in a frame in layer 1.
Create another layer and name it 'layer 2'.
Drag the layer downwards to it is below layer 1.
Put the symbol(s) you want to appear underneather in a frame in layer 2.

The transparent symbol should appear on top of your other symbol

OPTION 2
If you want both symbols to appear on the same layer, select the symbol you want to appear ontop.
Use the menu bar now:
Modify | Arrange | Bring to Front

The symbol you selected should now appear on top of all others. You can also bring them forward or back one symbol at a time.

If you're still stuck, I can explain in even more detail

Good luck

The Law
New Zealand

[siew yann ling webforumsuser@macromedia.com]

Thank you for explain to me in dept detail..

I try and I can make it already. Thanks again for u help.

From,..Yann