FLASH CS3
User Guide
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Apply a blur
The Blur filter softens the edges and details of objects. Applying a blur to an object can make it appear as if it is behind
other objects, or make an object appear to be in motion.
Text with the Blur filter applied.
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Select an object to apply a blur to, and select Filters.
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Click the Add Filter (+) button, and select Blur.
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Edit the filter settings on the Filter tab:
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To set the width and height of the blur, drag the Blur X and Y slider.
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Select the quality level for the blur. High is approximate to that of a Gaussian blur. Low maximizes playback
performance.
Apply a glow
The Glow filter lets you apply a color around the edges of an object.
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Select an object to apply a glow to, and select Filters.
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Click the Add Filter (+) button, and select Glow.
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Edit the filter settings in the Filter tab:
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To set the width and height of the glow, drag the Blur X and Y slider.
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To open the Color Picker and set the glow color, click the color control.
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To set the sharpness of the glow, drag the Strength slider.
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To knock out (or visually hide) the source object and display only the glow on the knockout image, select
Knockout.
Using the Glow filter with the Knockout option.
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To apply the glow within the boundaries of the object, select Inner Glow.
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Select the quality level for the glow. High is approximate to that of a Gaussian blur. Low maximizes playback
performance.
