Reflection in water with wave effect  (see sample here)

1.Import(Ctr+R or File-Import) any .jpg or .gif image which you want to use as background.An image having water such as a beach, lake or pond will give better effect. Name this layer as background.
2.Create a new layer on top of background layer.Name it original image.In 1st keyframe of this layer import the image whose reflection you want to create,preferably a person in sitting or standing posture or any animal.Now select this image & convert it into a Graphic (Ctr+F8 or Insert-convert to symbol & select graphic radiobutton).Lock the layer.
3.Now create layer3 & name it reflection.In 1st keyframe of this layer insert the graphic you just created in the above step by going Ctr+L & dragging it on stage.Place it exactly below the image in original image layer just touching it.Now go Modify-transform-flip vertical.Now using the arrow keys move this reflected image slightly down so that a little space is visible between the two images.Now go Window-Panel-Effect.Choose alpha & drag the slider down to 80%.
4.Create layer4 & name it reflection2.In the 1st keyframe of this layer insert the graphic from the library(Ctr+L) onto the stage.Place it exactly overlying the image in the reflection layer.Go to Modify-Transform-Flip vertical.
5.Create layer5 & name it mask.Select ellipse tool & in the 1st keyframe of this layer draw an ellipse in the space between the upright & inverted images as shown in this picture.Now group the ellipse(Ctr+G).At frame 20 insert a frame(F5) for all layers except mask layer.For mask layer insert a keyframe(F6) at frame 20.Now in this 20th keyframe drag the ellipse down to the end of the inverted image.Then create motion tween between 1st &20th keyframe of mask layer.
6.Now in the layers panel right-click on the mask layer & select mask from the options displayed.Now play your movie. 
                                                 
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