Flash tips: Filter Effects & Connecting Clips

From DevX:
Dynamic Runtime Filter Effects:
Make Your Files More Expressive with Runtime Filters
Learn how to use Flash 8's dynamic filter effects, making it possible to add drop shadows, glows, bevels, blurs, and more to Movie Clips at runtime.

CONNECT THE DOTS: CREATE RUBBER BANDS WITH FLASH'S DRAWING API by Rich Shupe Using Flash's Drawing API to keep MovieClips connected at runtime isn't only easy--it has additional benefits. In addition to commonly used rigid lines, you can connect clips with rubber bands.