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Posted: December 8th, 2009    By: Devin Walker   

Gradient masks are useful for creating cool effects on logos and other flash objects. In this tutorial I will demonstrate a common way to outline or make text ‘shimmer’ in Flash CS4. Please note: I do use Photoshop CS4 to create the outline, but you can do this in Flash just as easy with the ink bottle tool.


Video: Part 1 of 2




Video: Part 2 of 2


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