How do I change the transparency/alpha of an image?

[Hopper200456]

Hey guys.
YES, I know I've asked tons of probably stupid questions here, but, hey, switching from AS 5 to AS 9 Pro is difficult I guess.
Anyway, so in this animation I'm working on (the Metroid one which I've asked about before.) I want to having something fade in.
But, the things I want to fade in are images imported in, not vectors. So, in short:

Is there anyway to change the alpha/transparency of an image layer?

Thanks for helping!
If for whatever reason, you need images just ask and I can provide.

[slowtiger]

You animate the opacity of an image layer the same way as in a vector layer.

[Hopper200456]

.... And how do you do that?

The way I've changed the transparency of a vector layer was my changing the alpha of the fill and outline color... But thinking about it now I realize how much of a pain that was and how I was doing it the hard way...

[heyvern]

You need to turn on the "Allow Animated Layer Effects" in the layer properties window. Then animate the Opacity % of the image layer in the same window. This also works for any layer type.

[3deeguy]

In Pro 7 you have to render the image to see the change in opacity. A vector layer does not have to be rendered first. (I've got to get pro 9 so I'll be up to date)

[Hopper200456]

You need to turn on the "Allow Animated Layer Effects" in the layer properties window. Then animate the Opacity % of the image layer in the same window. This also works for any layer type.

Oh, duh, thanks! This'll work fine

In Pro 7 you have to render the image to see the change in opacity. A vector layer does not have to be rendered first. (I've got to get pro 9 so I'll be up to date)

I'm using Anime Studio 9 Pro, but this is good for anyone who is using 7, and looking for help!