Re: loading...tutorial

[John Croteau]

Hi FTC,


> Well now i can do a some animation ,does anyone know of a tutorial

> covering that cool effect where the movie loads in background and just

> says" loading...." {and a little animation} prior to the main event

> opening?


What you are looking for is a animation in a loop using

Wait-for-Frame or If Frame is Loaded (Name change in Flash 3).

See Under Optimizing at Flash Tech Resource.

Normally you do not need to load your whole movie before proceeding

since Flash streams. Also, a series of Wait-for-Frame loops is often

better than a single one.


For Flash 3:

Use Labels and not Frame numbers:


If Frame is Loaded        SceneToBeChecked

   Go to and play         MainAnimation

End frame loaded


Go to and play            ReplayLoadingSequence



A cool loading sequence is normally one that: 

      

1) Blends in with the rest of the movie.

2) Is not apparent that it is a loading delay.

3) When repeated is not annoying (at least not for normal delays).

4) Does not normally include the words "Please wait" or "Loading".

5) Is no longer than needed to assure streaming of the next segment.



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