Drawing Adobe Flash Tutorials
One of the hallmarks of Flash is the use of vector-based graphics; vector graphics can be scaled to any size without causing the pixelation or scrunched look associated with scaled bitmap graphics. Vector graphics are also compact, because they are described mathematically. Learn how to: create complex shapes from simple shapes, complex lines and shapes, reposition points on paths, Apply stroke to a fill, apply fill to a path, use custom colors, use gradient, and more.
Design a Linework and Typography
Learn how to design a sweet linework and typography Combo using Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash.
Create monochrome art
You'll learn handy tips for drawing in Flash, focusing on some essential drawing tools that make creating this artwork quick and simple. Starting with Flash's unique Line tools, we take this tool a step further by converting lines to create fills for a comic book style 'focus lines' effect.
Painting Program
This is a very cool tutorial for creating a simple paint with the mouse pointer program in Adobe Flash.
Maintaining Rhythm and Flow in Character design
With the digital age of illustration, the efficiency and aesthetic of design has been shaped by the functionality of tools. Though it does provide relief for laborious tasks; we all too often receive a payoff that lacks spontaneity and life. Rather than working rigidly and formulaic, it is more rewarding to produce art in a pliable and organic manner. As an animator, I strive to preserve and push rhythm and flow in design. Let's review some helpful approaches.
Drawing modern room
Using this full explained tutorial, you will learn how to draw a modern room using the flash techniques.
Pie Chart
A tutorial that will show you how to create PowerPoint-like pie chart. This is basic Flash where there is only little Actionscript used.
Drawing API
Tutorial on how to dynamically draw with Actionscript. The tutorial includes draw with lines of codes just like when using drawing tool.
Flash Illustration Walkthrough
Vector Illustration is often quite hard to wrap ye old noggin around sometimes - especially for beginners. Whilst most Illustrators tend to use the larger more orthodox illustration applications such as Adobe Illustrator and Freehand , I choose to use Flash because of its simple, and animation friendly drawing tools.
Rectangle Corner Radius
The corner radius is a widely overlooked feature within Flash. It is a setting that determines the roundness of the corners of rectangles and squares. With the correct settings, it's possible to make great looking buttons. Let's take a closer look.
Applying Masking to a Picture
In this tutorial, you're going to learn how to apply Masking to a picture.
Using Illustrator Symbols in Flash
Whether you create your own or use the ones included in the program, Illustrator symbols are a great source of vector art for Flash projects. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to copy an Illustrator symbol to a Flash document and edit the symbol in Flash.
Controlling File Size in Flash Animations, Part 1
This tutorial shows you how you can keep file size small for Flash Animations in an easy to read and well illustrated article.
Controlling File Size in Flash Animations, Part 2
In the first part of this tutorial, we built a flower blossom. In this part of the tutorial, you'll finish building the flower by adding stems and leaves. Then you'll use multiple Instances of your flower to "grow" a flower garden.
Drawing and Working with Color
Design passes through many phases when designing web page or an animation. After the phase of "What do I want to create and how is it going to look", normally, the phase of graphic design comes up. Realize what your imagination has produced on the paper (in this case on the paper of Flash).