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Boscoverde
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January 12, 2022
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Using PNG_no registration point

  • January 12, 2022
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Hello,

I have been using PNG's for some time.
I can easely move the transformation point. I have never seen a registration point.
Since we can't open the PNG like a symbol I am assuming there is no registration point ?

Is this right?

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    Correct answer n. tilcheff

    Yes, symbol is just a wrapper with a timeline.

    What I do is put all PNGs for a character as frames in one symbol. I also mask them so that selecting with KineFlex works better.

    Then use this symbol to put inside other symbols.

     

    If you need to do edits, re-import and so on, you only have to deal with your master container.

    The power of Flash comes from using nesting in creative ways.

     

    I've been thinking to do a tutorial about a real paper cutout workflow, but it may be a few months away.

    We did some tests last year. 

    Some pictures here.

    And some video here and here.

     

    Hope this helps!

     

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    n. tilcheff
    n. tilcheff
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    January 12, 2022

    Best approach is to put your PNGs into graphic symbols.

    Only symbols have Registration Points.

     

    Nick - Character Designer and Animator, Flash user since 1998 | Member of the Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation
    Boscoverde
    BoscoverdeAuthor
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    January 12, 2022

    OK.

    Does it retain the same image quality as long as I don't oversize the image?

    So, as a practice I should change all my PNG's into symbols!

    I never thought about that!

    Thanks.

      n. tilcheff
      n. tilcheffCorrect answer
      Legend
      January 12, 2022

      Yes, symbol is just a wrapper with a timeline.

      What I do is put all PNGs for a character as frames in one symbol. I also mask them so that selecting with KineFlex works better.

      Then use this symbol to put inside other symbols.

       

      If you need to do edits, re-import and so on, you only have to deal with your master container.

      The power of Flash comes from using nesting in creative ways.

       

      I've been thinking to do a tutorial about a real paper cutout workflow, but it may be a few months away.

      We did some tests last year. 

      Some pictures here.

      And some video here and here.

       

      Hope this helps!

       

      Nick - Character Designer and Animator, Flash user since 1998 | Member of the Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation
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