Make Your Files More Expressive with Runtime Filters
Learn how to use Flash 8's dynamic filter effects, making it possible to add drop shadows, glows, bevels, blurs, and more to Movie Clips at runtime.
by Rich Shupe
October 21, 2005
his month, I will show you a couple of simple ways to add runtime filter effects, such as drop shadow or blur, to your Movie Clips for a more dynamic graphical experience. I will discuss methods that require only the interface, as well as on-the-fly applications using ActionScript for those interested in coding.
In the past, adding such an effect to your file required advanced preparation—either via importing a bitmap graphic for a high-quality shadow/blur, or via a less elegant multi-tier vector opacity blend accomplished with the Drop Shadow or Blur Timeline Effects. In these cases, you were stuck with what you prepared and any changes to the affected assets required you to update the graphics.
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his month, I will show you a couple of simple ways to add runtime filter effects, such as drop shadow or blur, to your Movie Clips for a more dynamic graphical experience. I will discuss methods that require only the interface, as well as on-the-fly applications using ActionScript for those interested in coding.
