Tutorial: Create a reflection effect with Flash/AS3
I got some feedback about the sound equalizer that I posted a few days ago, and especially about the reflection effect I used in there. I thought that maybe it was a good idea to write a tutorial about how to make these kind of reflection using AS3. It is a pretty straightforward technique, but it involves some bitmap manipulation, matrix transformations and color and alpha channel editing - three very interesting features of Actionscript.
It’s my first tutorial ever and I must say it is hard to write one, much harder than I expected. Nevertheless, it is now here. The funny part of the story is that while I was writing it I actually came up with some improvements and tweaks on how to make those reflections, so I can honestly say I’ve learned some new stuff on the way. Take a look and tell me what you think:
Neat :) I just started making site where i wanted such effect and did it. Though quite differently from your code.For example used alpha masks instead of this loop trough pixels. Also i anted to do it with mouse :D So that mouse is reflected too :D Here the result: http://wonderwhy-er.deviantart.com/art/Reflection-88624054
Very nice job, but I don’t know why the flash plugin never active the webcam of my iMac. I have some friends owners of iMacs and they related the same problem, in different sites. They tried to use the webcams in flash chat rooms but their cams never worked. I think it’s a problem that happens only in iMacs.
That’s great. But, in your example the appearance isn’t really clear.