rplate wrote:
.EDIT: I tried variable line widths and flash did not interpret them. But, it did interpret the set line widths.
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Flash won't interpret variable line widths but, when you render out from ASP click the box for 'variable line widths'. What ASP does is it converts the variable line into a shape which is shaped like the original variable line. -It's not a true interpretation but it works.
...also from what I can tell, it's not 100% reliable.-S
There is a work around for line widths:
Here's a head turn with variable line widths. Only the line widths are drawn as shapes.
That was how Vector magic drew my bit map image so it worked out without a lot of work.
However, as you see there is a line there and I don't know where that came from. It doesn't show up on a Quicktime render.
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I'd probably use masking to reveal/hide strokes. From Anime Studio you can export the mask layers separately and import them into Flash or After Effects to set up the masks in those aps.
DarthFurby wrote:I'd probably use masking to reveal/hide strokes. From Anime Studio you can export the mask layers separately and import them into Flash or After Effects to set up the masks in those aps.
I was thinking of using this technique for shadowing. I'd go simpler for the lines though.
By the way Furby, how much experience do you have with After Effects? We're hiring at Animation Collective and you're in New York so that's why I'm wondering.
Oh. by the way I followed your tutorial of the bone animation of your fox a while back. It looks so simple to do. But, knowing how to shape everything at frame zero has me stumped. Great job! Can't wait to see how things work out for you.
I feel badly about giving you the credit for something you didn't do. That "Fox" you showed as a sample is the work of Kazerad,isn't it? viewtopic.php?p=46593&highlight=#46593
However I will give you credit if you had any part in the making of the "production reel" for the company web page you alluded to in another post. Looks GREAT!
. http://www.animationcollective.com/reel/index.htm
I just did a test with exporting a mask layer and a masked layer separately as 2 SWFs and putting them into Flash. Masking in Flash works, but the workflow is a bit complicated. Also it only works with a clean line mask, not with a gradient or brush one.
