How to mask a photo in Flash mx

First of all,create a new file.Then go to the document properties and fix the size of your document which is equal to the size of the mystery picture you are gonna use.

Now there is only one layer.Create 2 more layers.For this right click on “Layer 1″ and click on “Insert layer” and repeat one more time.

Remember the order of the layers; first layer 3, then 2 and 1. Click on layer 1, the bottom layer.Now we are going to work on it. This is the layer that is going to apear on the screen first. Here, write something like “Who is this football player?” or any question about the picture. Like I have done.

Now click on Layer 2, the middle layer.

In this layer we are going to insert the picture.Click on File>>Import.. Then browse the picture and click on it and click open. The picture is now imported in the document. Move the picture to it’s proper position.
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Now click on the Layer 3, the top layer. Let’s create a cursor.Draw a circle.

Click on it.Now goto Insert>>Convert to symbol or press F8.

Name it “cursor_mc”.Click on ok.Now, double click on the circle.

Draw 4 small circles around the big circle.

click on “Scene 1″ to come back to the main.

Now click on the circle.Click on the actions tab

Paste the following code:

Now,Right Click on the “Layer 3″, the top layer and Click on mask.

You’re done. Press ctrl + enter to test it.