[Question] Flash CS3:, Painting a image in effect? Options

[bluelily]

I want to have an animation that paints in a image with brush strokes. Like you are clearing the fog from a mirror, type of technique. I've seen it done with squares, but I have no idea where to start. Cab anyone help me with this?

Thank you.

[digitalfragrance]

Hmmm... I'm not sure, but I'll move this to Graphics Help so that if gets more attention.

Moved to Graphics Help

[Insurmountable]

I don't think there are many flash users here at createblog, Josh is learning flash though I'll see if he can help you in any way..

The only thing I could suggest to steer you in the right direction is to search by google for tutorials or go to a book store and find a flash book and read some of it. Its going to run you around 20-40$ but its worth it if you find a good book.

[pandora]

you need to do this in frames, adding another brushstroke with every frame. also, figure out how to use masks.

[DamianJ]

Expanding on the frames concept you could have one brush stroke in consecutive frames and each stroke covers a different part of the picture; also i'd have each stroke in it's own movieclip to faciliate the masking and the animation. Im thinking i'd use a tween to uncover the stroke progressivly to achieve the final effect. I don't know just some ideas to put on the table, im not a flash guru but I know a few things so maybe that helps.