FLASH: tracing 3D shapes and recreating gradient fills

[d.l.cheseldine]

Could I check on my method for creating a spinning 3D letter "K" in Flash

please?


I create a number of letter "K"s at various stages of rotation using

MacroModel and copy and paste them into Flash.  For each, I select it,

choose Modify - Trace Bitmap and accept the defaults.  I then use the ink

bottle tool to create the outline in black by clicking at various points

around the outside of the shape.  I then click within the shape using the

paint bucket tool until the entire fill is white.  So I have an outline.


I am not sure how to recreate the gradient effects within the outline.

There are several distinct areas of differing gradient effects within the

letter - how do I demarcate these, or should they already be there at this

stage?  Could someone talk me through this stage?


Thanks in advance


dave Cheseldine



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David Cheseldine               | Email:

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Multimedia Developer           |

Dept of Rheumatology           | Tel: +44-121-414-6787

University of Birmingham       | FAX: +44-121-414-6794

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