Using this tutorial, you have a chance to learn how to make 3D title in flash using some special flash tips and tricks.You can use this tutorial when you have to create some 3D logo, text in flash. You don't have to use action script code to make this tutorial. You will also learn:
1. How to use Free Transform Tool to make a 3D effect
2. How to apply a drop shadow effect to the title and much more!

Example:



Step 1

Open a new flash document.

Step 2

Take the Text Tool (A) and type something. You can alos if you like draw some object,logo, on which you want to apply this 3D effect. For this example, I have drawn this:



Step 3

If you have typed some text, press twice time Ctrl+B key on the keyboard (Break apart) to break apart that text. Now, you have to get this:



Step 4

While the text, object, logo... is still selected, take the Free Transform Tool (Q) and select Distort icon. See the picture below.



Then, Hold down Shift on your keyboard, click and start dragging your mouse to the right. See the picture below and everything will be clear.




Now, you have this:



Step 5

While the text, logo, object... is still selected, press F8 key (Convert to Symbol) to convert it into a Movie Clip Symbol.



Step 6

Take the Selection Tool (V) and click once on the text, object, logo... (new made Movie Clip) to select it. After that, go to the Properties Panel (Ctrl+F3) below the stage and click on Filters tab. Then, click on the plus icon and select Drop Shadow filter. After that, make the adjustements as follows:

Blur XY: 6
Strenght: 80
Quality:High
Color: black



Now, you have this:



Step 7

Take again the Selection Tool (V) and select again the text, logo, object, and go again to the Properties Panel.Then, click again click on Filters tab, click on the plus icon and select Glow filter. After that, make the adjustements as follows:

Blur XY: 8
Strenght: 100
Quality:low
Color: #252525



Now, you have this:



We're done!

Bye!

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