I recently receive a call from friend in distress asking for a little help - To convert quicktime MOV files to an Adobe Flash compatible FLV file.

There are a few applications out there that could do just this, but most of them aren't free.

If you have Final Cut Studio 2 (or 3) installed and your Compressor is version 3.0.5 and above, this is something cool for you! (UPDATED: I have not tested this on the latest version of Compressor 3.5 and it works!)

I've created "droplets" from Compressor, to allow you to export a "compatible" FLV files (which is actually a H.264 codec, so this is like a "cheat" for flash!). This FLV file can later be played or streamed from any flash player or flash-based websites that is using Flash version 9. I have not test it on other version though. If it does work for you, then you're lucky.

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Requirements:
MUST HAVE COMPRESSOR v3.0.5 and above from FINAL CUT STUDIO.
This is NOT a standalone application. Shall I repeat?

How to use the Droplets:

1) Unzipped the files. It should contain 2 droplets file:
a) H.264 for Flash 4/3 - Use this to convert 4:3 format video to 640 x 480
b) H.264 for Flash 16/9 - Use this to convert 16:9 format video to 640 x 360

2) You can place it anywhere on your Mac. My suggestion is to place it on your desktop for easy access. Soon you know why...

3) Find your SOURCE Quicktime files, drag and drop the ".mov" file, ONTO the droplet of your choice.

4) A window will soon pop-up:

I hope you like this tutorial and as always, donations are always welcome. Why? Cos I think its about time for me to have a "bigger" space for these tutorials.

Enjoy!