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How to fade object while it is moving
Hello, all!
I am trying to add a fade out to an object while it is moving along a motion path. The object fades in perfectly fine while it is moving along the motion path; however, it does not fade out while it is moving. The object must either complete its move, then begin the fade out after it has reached its destination, or the object will snap to the end of the motion path mid movement to begin the fade out. How do I create a smooth transition? I've attached a file with a couple of things I have tried.
Thanks!
When we want to do things like this, we use another invisible shape. We then group the item we want to move and fade with the invisible shape. The grouped item is given the motion path (with easing set to none), and the visible item inside the group is set to fade out using the same timings as the motion path for the group.
I know it sounds wierd, but I have attached a sample.
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When we want to do things like this, we use another invisible shape. We then group the item we want to move and fade with the invisible shape. The grouped item is given the motion path (with easing set to none), and the visible item inside the group is set to fade out using the same timings as the motion path for the group.
I know it sounds wierd, but I have attached a sample.
Thanks, Ron! I tried it and it worked! Just took a little playing around with the timing. Thanks again!