Flash Tutorials

1. In the Timeline right click (Mac: Ctrl click) on the Layer label 'Mask' select: Mask

      **Note** that when you create a Mask the Layers become automatically locked. The lock icon  ![][2] appears next to the Layer labels. If you wish to edit the Layers you will need to unlock the Layers by clicking on the lock icon ![][2]. The Mask will appear to be gone, in actual fact if you test the Movie you will find that the status of the lock make s no difference in the final Movie. To make the Mask appear again (in edit mode) re-lock the Layers.

See how the Layers are now locked and the Layer Symbols have now changed from: to:

1. If you wish you may want to test your Movie: Control - Test Movie (Ctrl Enter)

2. Close the Test Window:

**Have fun with your Masks. They are really easy to do! At least I hope they are now you have done this tutorial! **

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