Tracing an image

[Joann_3]

Hi,

would like to know how to create an image trace eg. to outline an image showing the outlining animation.


Thanks

[JabezStone]

First, paste your image onto the stage.
Create a new layer above it.
Completely trace the image with your outline.
Now, create a mask layer above your outline, "masking" the outline layer.
Here's where the fun part comes in...
take your paintbrush tool and paint over a small portion of the outline. Add a keyframe to the mask layer, and paint a little more (you will also need to lengthen the frames of the outline layer beneath it to keep it visible to you). Add another keyframe and paint a little more.
Repeat this process until the entire image is painted over.
Now, when the layers are locked and published, you will get the animated outline effect.

[Joann_3]

I tried it but still don't really understand... is there anyone that can somewhow show me an example of how to do it? a small example?


Thanks

[Maestro_cK]

You have said "small example", haven't You?
Ok 1, 2, 3....
Here it's :

swf:


http://sergei.port5.com/fk/luieTrace.swf


fla:

http://sergei.port5.com/fk/luietrace.zip

[Joann_3]

WOW!

how long did that take you? thanks alot that did clear up lots... but i dont think i will ever create one as nice as yours! hehehe thanks anyways....


Thanks again

[Maestro_cK]

Not much. About 5 minutes.