Editing How to Animate a Fish in Flash



To animate a fish in Flash, follow these steps:

1. Create a new Flash document by selecting "File" -> "New" -> "Flash Document".
2. Draw the fish's body using the "Brush" or "Pencil" tool. Make sure to give it a distinctive shape and color.
3. Use the "Free Transform" tool to create a duplicate of the fish's body, flip it horizontally, and place it next to the original body. This will create the fish's symmetrical body.
4. Create the fish's fins by drawing them with the "Pencil" or "Brush" tool. Use a different color to differentiate them from the body.
5. Use the "Bone" tool to create the fish's skeleton. Click on the "Bone" tool and drag it from the fish's head to its tail to create a backbone. Then, click on the fish's body and drag the bone points to create the fish's movement.
6. Use the "Classic Tween" to animate the fish. Click on the fish's body and select "Insert" -> "Classic Tween". Then, drag the fish to the end of the timeline and move its bone points to create the animation. You can also add motion effects to the fins.
7. Add details to the fish, such as eyes, mouth, scales, and shadows. Use the "Paint Bucket" tool to add color, and the "Eraser" tool to refine the details.
8. Save the animation by selecting "File" -> "Save As" and choose a file format (e.g., SWF, FLA) and location.

With these steps, you should be able to create a basic fish animation in Flash. Experiment with different shapes, colors, and movements to create a unique fish animation.