Alpha gradient banding

[@russellsdesk]

Hello

I've created a shape that has a gradient fill. From 100% alpha to 0% alpha. When I overlay it on a solid of the same colour, I can see banding from where it starts to graduate.

I want to tween the shape. But the effect I'll get is of the banding area in the shape moving...

The image is attached for reference.

Any suggestions, please?

[kglad]

did you convert the shape to a movieclip and then tween the movieclip?

[@russellsdesk]

Hello. I can see the gradient when it's just a shape, and also as a graphic symbol.

[kglad]

to tween your shape, you must first convert it to an object. eg, movieclip (or graphic).  then apply the tween.

[@russellsdesk]

I've attached a test file. The bit that bothers me is where the alpha changes from 100 to 0. The area appears darker. Is there a way around this?

[kglad]

you didn't (and can't) attach a fla here.

[@russellsdesk]

Sorry. Here's an MP4.

[kglad]

i can't tell much from that.

in this order, did you

create your gradient

convert to a movieclip

apply a classic tween

[@russellsdesk]

Yes. That's exactly the steps I took.

[kglad]

do it again with a new fla

any problem?  if so, upload your fla to a file server and post a link here.

[@russellsdesk]

Thank you for your help with this.

Yes, I can still see a color difference. https://we.tl/t-SvD5TTZ30g 

[kglad]

i don't see a problem (other than you're moving too many pixels in that time span) causing visual artifacts.