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Flash Tutorial - Animated Masks

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Step Two: Creating the Text

1. If the Timeline is closed, Open it: Window > Timeline (Ctrl Alt T)
2. In the Timeline re-name Layer 1 to: Background


Rename the Layer to Background.

3. Select your Text Tool:
4. Click on the Stage and type: Animated Mask (or whatever you want)


My text.

Note: As an alternative to typing you could do a drawing or even import a photo.

5. Select the Selection Tool:
   
   
6. If the Property Inspector is closed, open it: Window > Properties > Properties (Ctrl F3)
7. If your text is not selected: Select the Text
8. In the Property Inspector check that the text is: Static Text


Selecting Static Text.

9. Select a: Font, Colour or Style (ignore size)


My Font settings:

10. Select the Free Transform Tool:
11. Drag the handles so that the text just fits the Stage: Enlarge Text