masking Archive

  • To create a gradient mask in Flash apply bitmap caching to each of the mask and maskee MovieClips and then use setMask() to apply the mask. As such:maskMC.cacheAsBitmap = true;...

    Gradient Masks in Flash

    Posted on October 23, 2007 | 2 Comments
    To create a gradient mask in Flash apply bitmap caching to each of the mask and maskee MovieClips and then use setMask() to apply the mask. As such:maskMC.cacheAsBitmap = true;...

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  • Excerpt from the Flash LiveDocs, emphasis added: Transparency values are not supported for text fields that use device fonts. You must use embedded fonts to use the _alpha transparency property...

    Fading and masking with device fonts

    Posted on December 29, 2006 | 22 Comments
    Excerpt from the Flash LiveDocs, emphasis added: Transparency values are not supported for text fields that use device fonts. You must use embedded fonts to use the _alpha transparency property...

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