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In this flash ActionScript tutorial a fade effect is created in ActionScript using the ALPHA property to control opacity and is controlled by an if statement. The tutorial has GOLDFINGER Instrumental as background music.

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/*
Controlling a Fade Effect in Actionscript

Using a fade statement
by Avraham Saltoun
solutions at say-web dot com
This script is FREE
to use and distribute.
There are no copyrights attached. */

Logo_mc.alpha = 0;

/* The alpha controls opacity
the property has a maximum of 1
this will set the movie clip invisible! */

Logo_mc.addEventListener(Event.ENTER_FRAME, FadeIN);

function FadeIN(e:Event):void
{

Logo_mc.alpha=Logo_mc.alpha +0.05;
trace (Logo_mc.alpha);
//the trace will tell
//the alpha value every time
// we have an event …

if (Logo_mc.alpha >= 1)
{

Logo_mc.alpha=1;
Logo_mc.removeEventListener(Event.ENTER_FRAME,FadeIN);

}

//Thanks for watching !!!

}