| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from gigafide and more videos in the Adobe Flash category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Spice up your online presence by creating your own Flash site. Here's how. To complete this How-To you will need: A computer with internet access Adobe Flash CS4 Step 1: Create new Flash document In the Adobe Flash program, select "Flash File (Actionscript 3.0)" from the "Create New" menu. Switch the workspace layout by clicking on the dropdown menu in the upper left of the top menu bar, and selecting "Designer." You can adjust the size and color of the document by adjusting the settings in the "Properties" panel. Step 2: Create new layers Divide your Flash document into four layers: Actions, Background, Menu, and Pages. To do this, go to the Flash timeline, and click three times on the "New Layer" icon so you have four layers total. Rename each one by double-clicking on the name, or holding the mouse down on a Mac. Step 3: Adding a background To add a background image, select the Background layer from the timeline. Then, go to File, Import, and Import to Stage, and select the image you want to use. You can change the size of the background in the Properties panel once the image is imported. Tip: To prevent accidental changes, lock a ... |
