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How to Make a Flash Art Portfolio

Digital art portfolios vary in size, scope and style from a single page featuring JPG images to a complex Flash slide show. If you wish to create an easy-to-view Flash portfolio, create a series of single pages that turn at the command of a "Next" button. For the most aesthetically pleasing Flash portfolio, focus on creating a beautiful introductory message and button. Before you attempt the project, resize all of your artwork using an image editor.

Instructions

    • 1

      Save each piece of art as a JPG file.

    • 2

      Launch Flash and click on the "Create New" option.

    • 3

      Double-click on "Layer 1" and enter the name "Background." Click on the "Brush" tool and highlight a solid color that compliments your artwork, such as black. Draw a large circle that encompasses the entire canvas. Click on the "Bucket" tool and click inside the circle. If you wish to use a white background, skip this step.

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      Press the "New Layer" button. Name the layer "Button." Drag the layer over the "Background" layer.

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      Draw a circle, arrow or small icon in the right corner of the canvas. Write "Next" above the icon. Click on the "Arrow" tool and highlight the button. Click on the "Insert" menu and scroll to "New Symbol". Enter the name "NextButton" and check the box next to "Button." Press the "OK" button.

    • 6

      Press the "Scene 1" tab. Drag the button icon, in the "Library" window, into the "Movie" field. Right-click on the button and scroll to "Properties." Click on "Actions" and scroll to "OnMouseEvent." Click on the "+" icon and scroll to "Go To." In the "Actions" field, locate the text that reads "Go to and Stop (1)." Turn the "1" into the "2."

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      Press the "New Layer" button. Name the layer "Art and Intro." Drag the layer over the "Button" layer.

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      Draw your "Introduction" page using the "Brush" and "Text" tools. For example, write "John Smith's Artwork."

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      Navigate to the "Timeline" and highlight all of the layers. Press the "New Frame" button. Click on the "Button" layer. Right-click on the button and scroll to "Properties." In the text field, change "Go to and Stop (2)" to "Go to and Stop (3)."

    • 10

      Click on the "Intro and Art" frame. Delete the symbols and text from the introduction. Click on the "Insert" menu and scroll to "Import Picture." Highlight the first desired piece of art and press "OK." Drag the art to the center of the field using the "Arrow" key.

    • 11

      Create another set of frames. Change the button's command from "Go to and Stop (3)" to "Go to and Stop (4)." Delete the art in the "Intro and Art" field and import a new piece of artwork.

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      Repeat the process of adding frames, editing the button and adding artwork, until you add all of the artwork.

    • 13

      Click on the "Save" icon.

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