For the image, I created a main layer with the buildings, water and tree. I used grouping and merging with the punch and combine sub-categories. I also used the arrange feature frequently as well as the gradient and the alpha channel for transparency. Sometimes I grouped objects in order to arrange them above other objects.
The mask layer is used to put a pile of leaves into the garbage can. The final order of layers accomplished the illusions of things being in front and or behind each other in space as well as the ease of working with items while locking other inactive layers.
Grouping seems to be key in managing multiple elements in a single layer, so you can edit just that selection. My experience of the project is mainly adjusting to the difference between Flash and Illustrator drawing tools. The differences are in some cases an easy transition and in other kind of tricky.
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