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Change the properties of a video clip

To modify embedded and linked video clips, use the Property inspector and the Video Properties dialog box.

In the Property inspector, you can change properties for an instance of an embedded or linked video clip on the Stage, assign the instance an instance name, and change its width, height, and position on the Stage. You can also swap an instance of a video clip—assign a different symbol to an instance of a video clip. Assigning a different symbol to an instance displays a different instance on the Stage but leaves all the other instance properties (such as dimensions and registration point) intact.

In the Video Properties dialog box, you can do the following:

  • View information about an imported video clip, including its name, path, creation date, pixel dimensions, length, and file size

  • Change the video clip name

  • Update the video clip if you modify it in an external editor

  • Import an FLV video to replace the selected clip

  • Export a video clip as an FLV file

For lessons on working with video, see the Adobe Flash Support Center at www.adobe.com/go/flash_video.

Change video instance properties in the Property inspector

  1. Select an instance of an embedded or linked video clip on the Stage.
  2. Select Window > Properties > Properties, and do any of the following:

    • Enter an instance name in the Name text field on the left side of the Property inspector.

    • Enter values for W and H to change the dimensions of the video instance.

    • Enter values for X and Y to change the position of the upper-left corner of the instance on the Stage.

    • Click Swap. Select a video clip to replace the clip currently assigned to the instance.

      Note: You can swap an embedded video clip only with another embedded video clip, and you can swap a linked video clip only with another linked video clip.

View video clip properties in the Video Properties dialog box

  1. Select a video clip in the Library panel.
  2. Select Properties from the Library Panel menu, or click the Properties button located at the bottom of the the Library panel. The Video Properties dialog box is displayed.

Assign a new name to, update, or replace a video clip with an FLV clip

  1. Select the video clip in the Library panel and select Properties from the Library Panel menu.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • To assign a new name, enter the name in the Name text field.

    • To update a video clip, navigate to the updated video file and click Open.

    • To replace a video clip with an FLV clip, click Import, navigate to the FLV file to replace the current clip, and click Open.

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