While using components may be quicker in the beginning, they quickly become a problem as you try to add custom functionality. You can use the video basics tutorials here at Creative Cow in order to learn the basics of using Flash video. Trying to change or add functionality to the Media Display or Media Controller components is going to be next to impossible.
Lee
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