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Member since June 08, 2007

 

bluehickey has contributed 12 tutorials, 1 list, 8 ratings
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Using Walk Cycle PLUS Packs

Free video tutorial on using walk cycle PLUS Packs. See how easy they are to use and how much time they will save you. You'll be shown two different ways to easily animate walk cycle "PLUS" packs by using basic motion tweening techniques.

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Editing Multiple Frames of Animation

Have you ever finished animating something only to decide that you need to change it's placement on the stage or size on the screen? You can move all of the frames at the same time, you just need to use the "Edit Multiple Frames" feature.

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Symbol Types: Movie Clip or Graphic?

Have you ever wondered what exactly is the difference between a "Movie Clip" or "Graphic" symbol? Should you use both types or just one? 
In this free video tutorial, you'll be shown the exact differences and you'll learn when and where to use both types!

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Timing: Ease In and Ease Out

Getting your animation to move more naturally can be very easy once you know how to use the Ease in/out slider for tweening. Understanding these timing principles will improve your animation and keep your movements from seeing robotic and unnatural.

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Lip Sync Animation: Using an X sheet

Learn how to use your timeline as a X sheet to write the dialogue and speed up the animation process. This is especially helpful with scenes with lots of dialogue.

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