Creating an animated character movie clip

Step1

Go to menu / file/ import

Import the character image

download image for import

Step2

Select and resize image using transform tool , to fit stage

Step3

Go to menu modify Trace bitmap

Step4

Using the lasso tool select a the right arm

Step5

Go to menu / insert /convert to symbol "f8"

name ="right arm "

behaviour ="graphic"

Step6

Set registration point to top left, so arm can pivot on shoulder

Step7

Cut out eye and copy paste, clean up then convert to symbol

Step8

convert to symbol "left_eye"

Step9

Paint area where eye was

Step10

repeat steps for right eye

Step11

repeat steps for all parts

Step12

your library should look something like this

Step13

Once you have completed all parts clear the stage by deleting the symbols

Then create a new symbol called "power" for powerpuff make it a movie clip

Open the power symbol from your library and drag all the symbols you have created on to the stage.

Flash will create a layer for each symbol inside the power movie clip.

Try to organize your layers so each part over laps correctly.

Rebuild your character

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