Content Dev:CTA Prop
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Before You Begin
Simple Workflow Steps
- Prepare the source material
- Make animations
- Save animations in the Action Menu
- Save the file
- Apply a thumbnail
Related Software & Tools
Software | Version | Usage |
---|---|---|
Adobe Illustrator | CC above above | Primary drawing tool |
Animate CC | Compose the art asset into SWF format | |
CTA3 | 3.0 and above | Prop creation |
Provided Material
File | Description & Usage | Notes |
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Dummy.png | Used as an alternative control element when creating motion enabled prop. | Used when motion is needed |
Source Material Creation
Things to Look Out for
- The overall style and color tones should be determined before each production.
- CTA does not support image blur and other special effects from Photoshop or Illustrator. However, it does support simple material transparency.
- As much as possible, use the Illustrator's Pathfinder or the Shape Builder Tool to merge the shapes of identical colors, so that problems don't arise when a Render Style is applied to the prop.
- Once the prop is drawn, convert all paths to shapes. For example, via Illustrator's Object > Path > Outline Stroke function.
- Once the image for the prop is complete, make sure the naming convention for it along with its parts are correct.
Source Material Preparation
Static Objects
1) Create a single image for static props and backdrops: static accessories, chairs, tables, etc. 2) Copy and paste the image into Flash after it is complete in Illustrator.
- Open Flash and select ActionScript 3.0
- Copy and paste the image from Illustrator (You don't need to adjust the canvas size)
3) Export a SWF file with a capitalized English name.
Animated Compound Objects
1) Make one or more images to create motion. For example: dynamic accessories, blowing kisses, floating balloons, etc. 2) Take the following toaster as an example; Separate the prop according to the needs of the animation and save each one as an individual SWF file.
Prop Creation Process
Static Objects
1) Drag and drop the SWF file into CTA.
2) Make sure the position is set to X:0 / Y:0 / Z:0.
3) Once the settings are done, save the prop in the Content Manager:
Animated Compound Objects
1) Drag and drop the object into CTA and save it with the Content Manager:
2) Add a Dummy according to the needs of the motion: under Create Media > Props select a transparent Dummy PNG image or drag it into the scene.