This sample FLA file consists of the video file, placed in Layer 1 of the Timeline, and a text symbol placed in Layer 2. The sample directory also contains a ClearExternalNoVol.swf file, which contains the skin for the video playback component, and the alpha_vid.flv video file. In general, the video file must meet the following requirements:ĭownload the alpha video sample files. To use a video file to create the alpha effect in Flash, the video file must contain an alpha channel. The video alpha channel allows you to make part of each video frame transparent, so that other items on the Flash Stage can be seen behind the video. This sample illustrates how simple it is to create an alpha channel effect with video in Flash. On the Macintosh, browse to Macintosh HD/Applications/Macromedia Flash 8/Samples and Tutorials/Samples/.In Windows, browse to boot drive\Program Files\Macromedia\Flash 8\Samples and Tutorials\Samples\.You can find many additional sample source files that install with Flash 8 in the Samples folder on your hard disk.
