| This is where you set the stage size , color , and frame rate of your movie. -
Choose File > New (Ctrl-N / Cmd-N) to start a new file. -
Choose Modify > Movie to set the Flash movie properties. When the Movie Properties dialog opens (see figure 02:01), keep the default values for a 4:3 width to height ratio. For this movie, also keep the default frame rate (12 frames per second or fps) and the default dimensions (550 pixels by 400). Figure 02:01. The only time I change the frame rate is when I know I can afford the increase in file size and download time. The frame rate also affects streaming. If, for example, I know my target audience is using 28.8 modems, 12 fps is good because it gives my images time to stream in. For a more broadband audience, I'll raise the frame rate to 18 or 24 frames per second. -
Set the background color to black by carefully selecting the Background color and choosing black (the first color on the standard palette). -
Click OK. |