Best codec/practice/software for importing Screen Demo Video

Hello!
I have access to Snagit 8, Microsoft Media Encoder, and Flash
8. What I'd like to do is use these three programs to capture on
screen interaction with websites via Explorer, import it into Flash
8 and add text and interactivity.
Obviously, I'm trying to do what Captivate was designed to
do, but due to my position outside of a certain department, I am
not allowed to access Captivate (ah, corporate politics).
So, I can capture uncompressed video using Snagit 8 and then
import it into Flash, embedding it into the timeline. I embedding
the video compromises the quality a bit, but it's much easier to
get the timing of text and graphics to the video if it's embedded.
Is there a certain codec available to one of these two
programs that Flash would like more? Is there a certain codec that
Captivate uses to create such crisp video? Would anyone be willing
to share that with me? I would totally go out and get Captivate if
the boss would let me...
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
CMF

Hi Brian
This morning I posted a small tip for working with large capture areas. Perhaps it will be helpful here?
Cheers... Rick
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