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Encoding video

Flash Video Learning Guide

Capturing and encoding video

Learn best practices for encode on-demand video, including background information about how Flash video is encoded and about how to get best results when capturing video.

Peter deHaan

Flash Quick Start: Using the Flash CS3 video encoder

Learn how the FLV format lets you easily incorporate video into a web page or Flash document in a format that can be viewed using Adobe Flash Player.

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Robert Reinhardt

Troubleshooting Flash video encoding and deployment


Get answers to common issues you may encounter while working with Flash video.

Tom Green

Encoding Flash video

Learn what you need to create flawless FLV files, including preflighting your video, using custom settings, and understanding the relationship between data rates and bandwidth.

Video encoders

Selecting a Flash video encoder

Compare different encoding software to find what's most appropriate for your Flash video needs.

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Adobe Flash Media Encoder

Capture video from a live source, encode it to Flash video format, and stream it in real time to Flash Media Server or a Flash Video Streaming Service account.

Web video bitrate calculator

Robert Reinhardt

Determine the optimal bitrate at which to encode your video files using this online calculator developed by Robert Reinhardt.