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| How to convert animated GIF files into Flash with WildPresenter |
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| This tutorial applies to WildPresenter Pro 3+ |
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| Introduction |
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| The default WildPresenter image importer imports GIF files (and other image files) as a single frame. This tutorial will show you how to convert animated GIF files into Flash with WildPresenter. |
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| Getting Started |
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To begin, open WildPresenter Pro and name your project. |
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| Converting the animated GIF |
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| To import the GIF click the Shortcuts button and select Convert Video, Audio, Image to Flash, or select this option using the View Menu. (Note: if you drag the animated GIF file into WildPresenter or use File>Import, the GIF will open in the default image importer which does not convert animated GIF files, so you need to use the video, audio, image converter.) |
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| The Import Video/Audio/Images window will open. |
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| Click Browse to select the GIF file. Select a VP6 SWF preset in the Preset dropdown list. When you are done click Encode & Insert. |
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The complete animated GIF will be placed on the stage and on the timeline. |
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Note: If you used the image importer to import the GIF file the object would only occupy a single frame on the timeline.
If you want to increase the quality of the imported animated GIF then use a higher preset or increase the “Maximum streaming bitrate” in the Vid/Aud tab.
If you want to match your source file’s dimensions, then select the “Use source dimensions” option in the Vid/Aud tab (you may also select any dimensions you wish). |
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| Additional options |
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To loop the animated GIF open the Project Settings window. In the Flash SWF tab go to the End of Movie Options section and select the Loop movie button. |
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To export your project click File>Export File. |
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| Conclusion |
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This tutorial is meant to show you how to convert animated GIF files into Flash with WildPresenter. WildPresenter provides a rich array of features and options, and you will no doubt wish to explore these in greater depth. All of Presenter’s features are explained in the help file. |
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