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About encoding video
Flash provides several video encoding solutions that let you encode your video clips into the FLV
format.
Flash Video Import wizard
The Flash Video Import wizard lets you encode video clips into the Flash Video (FLV) format when
you import them. However, the Video Import wizard has limitations in that 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 Professional 8 includes the Flash 8
Video Encoder and the QuickTime Exporter.
Flash 8 Video Encoder lets you batch 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 8 Video Encoder also lets you 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 8 Video Encoder application.
FLV QuickTime Export plug-in If you have Macromedia Flash Professional 8 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 to use in
your Flash documents.
The following video-editing applications are supported by the FLV Export plug-in:
• 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 8 Video Encoder or
video-editing applications significantly streamlines the process of 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 needing to re-encode the video after import.