Walking Guy

Getting Started

• • • • Download the walking guy pics - The pictures will download as a zip file. Right-click on the file and select 7-Zip > Extract to "Walking Animation Pics"

      • Change the size of the stage to 1200x800 and set the FPS to 24.

      • Import all the walking pictures and dune to the library.  File > Import > Import to Library.

      • Add the dune to the main layer's keyframe and extend it (F5) for 120 frames. 

      • Select the Transform Tool and hold ALT to scale the dune to the size of the stage.

      • Create a new layer and add the first picture of the walking guy to the stage (do NOT re-size the picture). 

      • Right-click on your picture and select Convert to Symbol and select Movie Clip for the Type and call it walking. 

      • With the Selection Tool, double-click on the monster picture to enter Object Editing mode. 

      • The Monster will now have its own timeline. (a small movie clip inside the larger movie)

      • Insert a keyframe F6 (every second Frame), Click the monster, and swap the picture with the next one in the sequence by clicking on the swap icon (see below). 

• • • • Keep inserting keyframes and swapping pictures until the entire animation has been entered. 

      • Click on the word Scene 1 to return to your scene. 

      • You can now resize the character and then Motion Tween your monster across the screen. 

      • Add a few user-created movie clips to your animation. (like my bird example)

      • You will only see your movie clips when you fully test your movie – CTRL-ENTER       

Exporting your animation

• Export your animation as a VIDEO file and upload it to your PAH-ASM folder then insert it into your website.

• See Note on Exporting Your Animation