Monday 2/24

Good Morning -

Today you need to complete your Flash slideshow using the 5 pictures you collected Friday...  Here are the simple steps you need to follow:

1.  Save pictures to your computer
2.  Resize the pictures to 300 pixels (height) using "Paint."  You can find it in the Start Menu
3.  Import the pictures onto 5 different layers in Flash.  Each picture must be on its own layer and must be converted to a symbol.  To import the pictures go to "file" --> "import" --> "import to stage"
4.  Once converted to a symbol, click on the picture 1 time.  A menu will appear on the side of the screen where you will need to select Alpha.  Where the picture starts, you should set the Alpha at 0 ... at the second key frame you insert (I would recommend 100 frames later, you will need to change the Alpha to 100.

This will result in each picture fading in.  The animations can be used in PowerPoint, on Websites, etc, however, you will need to upload your final animation to youtube and post it on your blog.

Thanks!!  Remember, if you finish early, complete through lesson 20.2 on Edutyping ... some of you appear to be pretty far behind!