Even though Flash MX will include rudimentary video support, Flix is better suited for the task. In Flix you are provided with far greater control over your animation and streaming options. Flix allows you to set the video to run at a specific bandwidth while Flash MX does not. Best of all, Flix 2.1 has the ability to export your video into the Flash MX video format.

Wildform wrote a very good guide on their site to help you see the numerous advantages Flix has over Flash MX: http://www.wildform.com/flix/flix_and_flash.php

Flix 2.1 is a worthy investment for any Web enthusiast to make. Even though the quality of the video may not be up to par with other traditional media forms such as QuickTime, Windows Media, and Real Player, the popularity of the Flash format makes up for it.

Pros:

• Great at converting popular media formats into the Flash SWF format.

• Very easy to use.

• Create cool vectorized videos.

• Allows you to extensively optimize the streaming Flash file to suit your site.

• Integrates with the Flash MX video format.

Cons:

• Video quality lags slightly behind that of QuickTime and RealPlayer.

For more information and for purchasing Flix, please visit Wildform's Web site: http://www.wildform.com/

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