>>Isaac:Hello again This is Isaac with DFW IT Department.
I wanted to take a few moments to explain a way you can animate images
you create in illustrator.
I'd like to point out that this method requires
Photoshop to generate the animation, but all the drawing and animating is done
in illustrator.
I believe the technical term for what we'll be doing is 'animating through layers'.
You start off by creating your image in illustrator.
Once you create the image, duplicate the layer its on.
Duplicating layers in illustrator (CS3) requires the use of the layer menu
because there is no shortcut key.
Then, you simply modify the copied layer to make the next frame.
Duplicate the modified copy, change it to create the next frame, and repeat.
This is why I enjoy this method. I prefer illustrator when creating. For me,
It’s just easier. I like being able to move things consistently
with the arrow key, and scaling them by % if needed.
Once you finish creating your animation to layers you can preview it by
making the layers invisible one at a time from the top down.
Once you're happy with how your animation looks you export it to PSD.
Make sure to preserve your layers
Open your image in Photoshop and crop it to the preferred size.
Using the animation tools found under window animation, duplicate frame 1 to create all
your frames then go through each frame and make all
the layers invisible except for the layer that corresponds
to the frame you are on.
A faster way to do this would be to make all layers invisible before duplicating
the frames. Then you could simply make the layer visible
on the frame it corresponds to.
I'd like to also point out that there are limitations to this method,
most of which are based on the computer you're using.
When I attempt large complex animations I typically run out of memory
and Illustrator crashes.
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Thanks for watching.