This extension converts selected frames that contain frame-by-frame animation, classic motion tweens, or shape tweens to keyframed intervals, just like Convert to 2s, except that you can set up any frame interval (3s, 4s, etc).
Note: When I tested this in Flash CS5 (Mac) it ran perfectly. In CS3, not so much. So use with caution. Same goes for Convert to 2s. I’m not sure where the discrepancy comes from, looks like a Flash bug, but I’ll fix it if I can.
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(Compatibility: MX 2004 & up)
I’ve had a few requests for something like this recently. This extension converts selected frames that contain frame-by-frame animation, classic motion tweens, or shape tweens to every-other-keyframe (aka ‘2’s). Traditional animation uses 2s for content that doesn’t need to be animated at high speeds. Some animators also employ this technique in Flash. This extension is similar to ToonMonkey‘s Tween 2 Keys, except that it also converts frame-by-frame animation as well as tweens.
This extension can be used to convert SmartMouth automatic lip sync output to 2s (as requested by a user).
If you want to convert Motion Tweens (in CS4 & up) or Armatures, you’ll need to take one extra step before running this command: right-click on the tween or armature and select Convert to Frame by Frame Animation. I haven’t found a way to script this step yet, but I’ll continue to look into it.
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(Compatibility: MX 2004 & up)
Update (11/16/2011):
The Keyframe Frequency feature is built into SmartMouth as of version 1.1.
FrameSync is a Flash extension, originally released nearly 2 years ago, that allows you rapidly lip-sync your characters with an audio track. With this newest release, you can sync your characters even faster and easier than before.
In the process of putting together a Flash CS5 animation book with Chris Georgenes, I started looking at new features that could be added to FrameSync based on the updated extensibility layer in Flash Professional CS5. In addition to that, I had a few requests from users about displaying label-less keyframes in the FrameSync panel. While I was under the hood making these changes, I made a few other improvements as well. Hope you enjoy!
The new features for version 2.0 are as follows…
Here’s a sneak peek of the new version of the FrameSync Flash extension. These new features should save you even more time!
Sorry that the audio quality is so low. The video was recorded in a hurry. Now, back to work…
UPDATE (8/16/10): These features are now available.
Version 1.1.0 now has the ability to batch-merge textframes within every page of the current document. I had several requests for something like this (including from a recent donor). Here it is! The download links above have been updated.
The new version now has the “Apply to” and “Ignore locked layers” as shown in the image below.
Note that any warning messages about having too few textframes selected have been delayed until after the dialog box appears to reflect the new options.
Downloads of the new version are available on the original post.
