Creating a Walk Cycle sample



This is the basic walk cycle. Notice that you have 8 images. Notice how the arm swings back and forth depending on which foot is forward.

Draw or trace the first of the 8 images in Flash. Convert it to a graphic symbol. To maintain some consistency, I duplicated my original graphic symbol in the library and then made copy and paste/rotate alterations for each duplication. This saved me from having to redraw his head and body each time.

Make all eight graphic symbols.

Create a new movieclip symbol.

Insert blank keyframes and place the graphic symbols in them. Use onion skinning to help you arrange the symbols.