Changing the properties of a video clip

You can use the Property inspector to change properties for an instance of an embedded or linked video clip on the Stage. In the Property inspector, you can 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.

The Embedded Video Properties dialog box allows you to view information about an imported video clip, including its name, path, creation date, pixel dimensions, length, and file size. You can change the video clip name, update the video clip if you modify it in an external editor, and import an FLV video to replace the selected clip.

Note: You can also export a video clip as an FLV file using the Embedded Video Properties dialog box. See Macromedia Flash Video (FLV).

To change video instance properties in the Property inspector:

Select an instance of an embedded or linked video clip on the Stage.
Select Window > Properties.
In the Property inspector, do any of the following:
- Enter an instance name in the name text box at 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. In the Swap Embedded Video dialog box, select a video clip to replace the one 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.

To view video clip properties in the Embedded Video Properties dialog box:

Select a video clip in the Library panel.
Select Properties from the Library options menu.

To assign a new name to a video clip:

Select the video clip in the Library panel.
Select Properties from the Library options menu.
In the Embedded Video Properties dialog box, enter a new name in the Name text box.

To update a video clip:

Select the video clip in the Library panel.
Select Properties from the Library options menu.
In the Embedded Video Properties dialog box, click Update.
Navigate to the updated video file and click Open. The file is reimported into the Flash document.

To replace a video clip with an FLV clip:

Select the video clip in the Library panel.
Select Properties from the Library options menu.
In the Embedded Video Properties dialog box, click Import.
Navigate to the FLV file that will replace the current clip, and click Open.