This document provides instructions for a Macromedia Flash module on working with masking. The objectives are to insert multiple layers and use a masking layer. Students will create a Flash file with two layers - one containing text and one containing a circle that will act as a mask. Motion tweening will be applied to the circle to move it and reveal the text over time. Finally, the text layer will be masked to complete the animation.

1. Macromedia Flash Module
MODULE 6: WORKING WITH MASKING
Duration : 80 minutes
Objectives : Students will be able to:
1. Insert multiple layer
2. Use a masking layer
Contents :
1. Create new Flash document file.
2. Insert new layer by right clicking the "layer1".
3. Write TEXT in the top layer "layer2" (click on the first frame in layer 2), and write a text
“MAKTAB RENDAH SAINS MARA".
4. Click on "layer1" (click on the first frame in layer 1) and draw a circle (which will be the
mask).
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5. Right click the circle and then convert it to symbol.
6. Right click at frame 20 in layer 2 to insert frame.
7. Select the first frame in layer 1. Right Click the frame and then choose Create Motion Tween
in pop up menu appears.
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8. Right click at frame 20 in layer 1 to insert Keyframe, and then drag the circle to the right side
of the Stage.
9. Right click on "layer2" where we add text and click on Mask
10. Test your movie.
{To test your movie, click on Control menu file and choose Test Movie or you just click
ENTER}
11. Save your movie file as Movie6 in your folder.
12. To build up your skill, you must create a different masking animation by following the
steps above.
{ for example: Try to mask your full name }
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