Cup of Tea (Mug)
Starter Task:
Start a new animation file (File -> New)
Select HD (1280 x 720) animation
Click on Create
Change the workspace to the "Classic" layout
Save your animation as "Cup of Tea"
Watch the following video
This Tutorial is based on the following YouTube video.
Please watch the video in full before starting the tutorial
Part 1 - The Mug:
Select the "Rectangle Primitive tool"
In the properties window set the following:
Select the colour fill for the mug.
Select the stroke colour for the mug to black.
Set the stroke size to 10.
Draw the rectangle on the stage
in the Properties window go to the Rectangle options section
Select the four corners option
Using the "Selection" tool bend the corners to give your mug a curved base
Personalise the mug
Save your work
Part 2 - The Handle:
Draw a new smaller primitive rectangle away from the mug
Set the rounding of the corners for the handle
Duplicate the Rectangle (Hold the Ctrl + Alt keys and drag a new copy of the rectangle)
Resize your new rectangle to fit inside the first rectangle
Select the "Selection Tool"
Select both by dragging a box over the two rectangles
From the properties menu Click "Expand to Fill"
Delete the internal part of the handle
Select the part of the mug we want to delete
Delete the selection
Select the rest of the handle and move into position on your mug
Your rectangles will now look shaded
Select the part of the mug we want to delete
Delete the selection
Select the parts of the handle we want to remove (Selection Tool) and press the delete key on the keyboard
Select your handle
From the properties menu click "Create Object"
Move your handle into position
You can resize it if needed
Right Click on your Handle and open the "Arrange" menu
Click on Send to back
Select your mug and convert it all to an object
Save your work
Adding the coaster
From the Tools pallete select the oval tool
Set the Fill colour to grey
Set the stroke colour to none
Draw a coaster for your cup
