1. Open Flash by clicking on the Flash Icon on the dock:


  2. Create a new document. Make sure it is Actionscript 2


  3. Save (+SHIFT+S) document in work folder Save as follow_mouse:


  4. Insert a new symbol


  5. Make the symbol a movie clip and name it pupil

  6. Create a filled circle.
    (notice where the registration point is):


  7. Select the oval and copy it (+C)

  8. Insert a new layer


  9. Paste in Place (+SHIFT+V)

  10. Select the Gradient tool. Click on fill. Open Windows>Color. Select Radial Fill. Select black as a color.Move the sliders. Adjust the alpha of the frst slider to 0%. Adjust the second to 30%; Play with the gradient tool:
    gradient.gif

  11. Insert a new symbol


  12. Make the symbol a movie clip and name it eye

  13. Center the eyeball using the properties inspector

  14. Use the same technique as above and give it a gradient.


  15. Insert a new layer


  16. Drag a pupil from the library and align the registration points.


  17. In the Properties Inspector, name the pupil pupil


  18. Go to Scene 1
  19. Place at least one instance of your eye on the stage and name the instance


  20. Insert a new layer

  21. Add an Actionscript (Windows>Actions)

  22. Paste the following in the Actionscript window: 
    _name_of_outer_clip.onMouseMove=function(){

	newAngle = Math.atan2(_root._ymouse-this._y, _root._xmouse-this._x)*180/(Math.PI)-90;
	this._name_of_inner_clip._rotation = newAngle;
	updateAfterEvent();
}
    Replace the name_of_outer__clip. with the name of your outer clip
    Replace the name_of_inner__clip. with the name of your inner clip

  23. Place and name another clip. Modifty the script to accomodate the other eye/eyes.

  24. Create more layers and create your own creature.

  25. Save and publish