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You can create ____ and ______ in flash, but not _____ or ______, which must be imported.
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Text & vector images
sound or video |
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Merge Drawing Mode
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original drawing mode; shapes in one layer that are on top of one another become joined
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Object Drawing Mode
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allows you to prevent shapes from interacting and joining on a layer
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T/F: .swf will publish everything in your library
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false
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T/F: you can have movie clips within movie clips
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True
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T/F: The images on the stage are copies of the image in the library
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True
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T/F: Images copied onto the stage from the library add to the file size of the .fla
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False; add to the size the 1st time, but not after
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What is the Free Transform tool used for?
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To apply a series of handles and a transforming point on any selected object
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What tool can be used to modify shape, size, angle, etc. of text, graphics or images?
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Free Transform tool
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What is the default unit used for the dimensions of the stage graphics?
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Pixels
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What happens when you change an item in the library when it has been copied to the stage?
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The copy on the stage changes to match the stored library object.
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Why is it important to name your layers?
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Prevents confusion and enhances organization when dealing with complex containers.
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Why are movie clips so powerful?
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They can take/give commands
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As the y-axis continues down, do the numbers increase or decrease?
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Increase
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What are the 3 types of vector graphics?
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merged shape, drawing object, and primitive
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What is the difference between vertical structures and horizontal structures?
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Vertical has layers
Horizontal has frames |
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From where on the stage is the location of the graphic measured?
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upper left corner
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How do you apply a gradient in Flash?
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Windows, color
Fill color icon, linear, extended |
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How do you rotate text, an image or a vector graphic?
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select symbol, select transform tool
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Where should you place imported items that may be used later?
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library
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What is the main difference between items and objects?
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items: linear static things that don't change
Objects: non-linear live things that have the potential for change |
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What is the importance of having multiple layers?
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Allows the user to have a visual stacking order to keep things from merging and to help manage the total project layout.
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What 2 things can flash produce natively?
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Vector graphics & text
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What are some examples of things that must be imported to Flash?
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audio, video, pictures
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T/F: The images on your stage are projected/virtual images
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True
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What type of file do you save your flash file as?
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.fla
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Which of the two modes of your project does the audience see?
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Real time mode
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Which view are you using when you can see what you're working on in relation to the rest of the project?
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Contextual view
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What are the 3 choices to opening a new project in flash?
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Open recent, open new document, and open template
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What are the 2 methods you can use to transform an object?
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the transform panel or the free transform tool
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Why would you lock a layer?
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To prevent unwanted changes to that layer, or to avoid editing that layer when working with another.
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What is the shortcut key for Free Transform?
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Command + Q
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Which of these takes commands: .jpg or a movie clip?
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Movieclip
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Are you making changes to the container or the items in the container?
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The container
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What are the correct project dimensions for a new file?
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750 x 500
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What's the significance of the playhead in a timeline?
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A red line that indicates the current frame displayed to your audience.
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T/F: When adjusting the stroke of line joints, it can be set to either miter, round, or bevel.
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True
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T/F: The stage is used to place items that may be used later.
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False; the library is where you place these
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Are layers used for the horizontal or the vertical structure?
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Vertical
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