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Masking

the weav

2006-03-21, 6:15 pm

Masking in Flash 8 seems to be a straight foward process. However, as simple
as it is. When I apply a mask I can see the results when I scrub the timeline
but when I publish the movie I cant see the object that is below th e mask.

Can any one please help by explaining how to fix this phenomenon .
Has anyone else had this problem ?

Thanks Guys

Tiemen Rapati

2006-03-21, 6:15 pm

Uhm.

<basics>A mask in the development area does not *work* unless both layers,
the mask and the masked layer are locked. The object that makes up the mask
is the outline in which the underlying object is visible</basics>

But it seems you have that right...?

I can only advice you to create a new flash movie, create the simplest of
mask layouts and check whether you have the basics right. If you've done
that and are sure the basic setup of your mask is correct, post more details
here, code and what you want to do with the mask, an uploaded example or
fla.

Regards,

Chris (mudbubble)

2006-03-21, 6:15 pm

sounds like you have masked a text field that is set to dynamic which means you need to embed the
font outlines or set field to Static - we see this issue almost everyday here - so search the forums
for more similar scenarios and solutions or post back here and let us know if this was the issue.

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the weav wrote:
> Masking in Flash 8 seems to be a straight foward process. However, as simple
> as it is. When I apply a mask I can see the results when I scrub the timeline
> but when I publish the movie I cant see the object that is below th e mask.
>
> Can any one please help by explaining how to fix this phenomenon .
> Has anyone else had this problem ?
>
>
> Thanks Guys
>

the weav

2006-03-22, 3:14 am

Chris ! you were right . I called Tec. Sup. and they immediatly knew what the
issue was just as you said !

Man I was realy frustrated , I called them before I saw your email.

Thanks for the help !

Quick question though, do you know whe formula for using annimations created
in flash for broadcast. I have two TV shows tha I edit and would like to
incorporate some ot the annimations that I can do in flash.

I know when I watch Broadcast I see stuff all the time that has been done in
flash .

Thanks Again
cranoldo

Chris (mudbubble)

2006-03-22, 3:14 am

funny you mention it - i literally today just finished the final edits on an article for adobe about
Flash to Video - i cant send it to you until it has launched which will be in about 1 week - but for
now:
http://www.flickerlab.com/flashtovideo/

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the weav wrote:
> Chris ! you were right . I called Tec. Sup. and they immediatly knew what the
> issue was just as you said !
>
> Man I was realy frustrated , I called them before I saw your email.
>
> Thanks for the help !
>
> Quick question though, do you know whe formula for using annimations created
> in flash for broadcast. I have two TV shows tha I edit and would like to
> incorporate some ot the annimations that I can do in flash.
>
> I know when I watch Broadcast I see stuff all the time that has been done in
> flash .
>
> Thanks Again
> cranoldo
>

Tiemen Rapati

2006-03-22, 6:14 am

You rock dude! :-)
Amazing help you are.