Help: How to Put Twisting Effect on Flash

[ermines]

Hello guys. I'm having trouble of how to produce a twisting effect/motion in flash mx 2004. The twisting I'm referring to is when you twist a rod at one end and the other end is fixed. It is like the concept of torsion.

So anyone have any ideas how to make this? An .fla perhaps?

 

[ermines]

umm guys, just experimented with swishmax. i saw this effect called corkscrew that smehows resembles a twisting effect. I just need to make very small rectangles and line them up to each added then add the effect to each one of them and each one of them slowly turns, creating a seemingly twisting effect. My only problem now is to apply it to a cylinder. The twist doesn't seem to be visible if it isn't a plane. So anyone have an idea?

 

[ravenprp]

There are a few different ways you could create a twisting effect in Flash. One option would be to use a shape tween to morph the shape of your rod as if it is twisting. Another option would be to use a motion tween to rotate the rod around a fixed point, giving the appearance of twisting. You could also use ActionScript to control the rotation of the rod and create a more realistic twisting effect.

Here is a basic step-by-step guide on how to create a twisting effect using a motion tween:

1. Start by drawing your rod in the starting position, with one end fixed and the other end free to twist.

2. Right-click on the rod and select "Convert to Symbol" to turn it into a movie clip.

3. Double-click on the movie clip to enter its timeline.

4. Create a keyframe at the end of the timeline by right-clicking and selecting "Insert Keyframe".

5. Rotate the rod in this keyframe to the desired twisted position.

6. Right-click on the starting keyframe and select "Create Motion Tween".

7. Test your animation by pressing Ctrl+Enter (Windows) or Command+Enter (Mac).

You can also experiment with adding easing to the motion tween to make the twisting effect more fluid and realistic.

I hope this helps you achieve the twisting effect you are looking for. If you have any further questions or need clarification, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your project!