Flash uses a Merge Drawing model however, in Flash 8, there is an alternative, the Drawing Object model. You can use both Merge and Drawing Object models in a single document and it is easy to switch between the two modes.
Drag & Drop / Swap Depths Adobe Flash / ActionScript
In this tutorial we are going to learn how to:
1. Drag an object
2. Stop dragging an object
3. Swap object depths
4. Set up a drop target
5. Make your object return to it's original location when it misses it's target
6. Make your object lock into place, when it hits it's target.
Flash Physics Study Adobe Flash / Math and Physics
Gravity and collision models have significant applications to Flash. They can be used in game design, movies, or simply just as models. In this article, I'll explain how to create a simple implementation of gravity and collision using the trusted bouncing-ball model.
Displacement Map Filter & Animation Adobe Flash / Drawing
The Displacement Map Filter distorts the colors in one object based on the color of another object and gives you a warped effect. This tutorial will show you how to animate this deformation.
Create a flash draw game like Line Rider or others - part 1 Adobe Flash / Games
In the last months I saw a lot of flash drawing games, like Line Rider and Softball.
The concept is very simple yet addictive because the player has the capability to draw the stage.
In the first part of this tutorial I'll cover the drawing.
The first thing to do, in the first frame, is to create the object where we are going to draw.
Gradient Glow Filter with ActionScript Adobe Flash / Special Effects
The Gradient Glow Filter lets you add a glow effect to Movie Clips, Buttons & Text. You can apply a gradient glow around the inner or outer edge of an object or on top of an object. A Gradient Glow creates a glowing back light effect, enhanced with gradient color.
Timeline/Drawing Preferences Adobe Flash / Getting Started
Another change in Flash 5 that was a little hard getting used to was the new method of drawing and selecting.Macromedia had the foresight to see that some stubborn people, your humble instructor included, would loudly whine and reminisce the "good 'ol days" of Flash 4's drawing styles. So they gave us the option of choosing which way we like best.
coolBG Adobe Flash / ActionScript
This tutorial teachs you a cool way of drawing a background without actually drawing! All you need is 1 layer and your 'CTRL+V'(paste) button!!! check it out!
Dynamically Controlling Volume via the Sound Object Adobe Flash / Sound
The sound object is a very important aspect of Flash. Dynamically controlled sounds played directly from the library can only be realized by using this versatile object. Check out this tutorial and get a great start on using the sound object in your movies!
Drawing in Flash Adobe Flash / Getting Started
Drawing Flash is very different to drawing in something like photoshop. So before we begin I'll try to explain to you the difference. When you draw a line in Flash the line itself is divided into parts. You can move, reshape and select these parts separately. In addition a line drawn across another line or solid will act like a knife, splitting the other line or shape into two separate parts which themselves can be moved, reshaped and selected. It's actually pretty handy.
The Drawing API Adobe Flash / ActionScript
Using the drawing API is not the easiest thing in the world, but once you get the hang of it, you can produce very easily lots of cool all-code movies.
Vector Drawing Basics Adobe Flash / Drawing
If you want to create graphics like the ones below, the Pencil or Brush tool won't be too much use to you. Rather, you'll need to learn vector drawing in Flash!.