Flash Video Import wizard

The Flash Video Import wizard encodes video clips into the Flash Video (FLV) format when you import them. However, you can only encode one video clip at a time, and the process of encoding can be both time- and computing-intensive.

For users who work extensively with video-based content, Flash includes the Flash Video Encoder and the QuickTime Exporter.

Flash Video Encoder

The Flash Video Encoder batches process video clips, allowing you to encode several clips at a time without having to interrupt your workflow. In addition to selecting encoding options for video and audio content, the Flash Video Encoder can also embed cue points into video clips you encode, and edit the video using crop-and-trim controls.

For more information, see the online help included with the Flash Video Encoder application.

FLV QuickTime Export plug-in

If you have Flash 8 or later and QuickTime 6.1.1 installed on your computer, you can use the FLV QuickTime Export plug-in to export FLV files from supported video-editing applications. You can then import these FLV files directly into Flash.

The FLV Export plug-in supports the following video-editing applications:

• Adobe After Effects (Windows and Macintosh)

• Apple FinalCut Pro (Macintosh)

• Apple QuickTime Pro (Windows and Macintosh)

• Avid Xpress DV (Windows and Macintosh)

Using the FLV QuickTime Export plug-in to export FLV files from either Flash Video Encoder or other video-editing applications significantly streamlines working with FLV files in your Flash documents. With the FLV Export plug-in, you can select encoding options for video and audio content as you export, including frame rate, bit rate, quality, and other options. You can import FLV files directly into Flash without re-encoding the video after import.

For a video tutorial about using Flash Video Encoder, see www.adobe.com/go/vid0138.