Buggy test movie

Hi,
I'm testing a movie clip in which a 3-D effect (image flip using the 3-D rotation tool) exists. Unfortunately, the movie clip doesn't show up as intended via Test Movie, but works fine when I do a Test Scene. What gives? Is this a bug.
Would upgrading to CS5 help?
Regards,
Ron

Sorry, I'm afraid this forum removed my attached files on purpose. Can I email them to you somehow? Or else, I could try to upload them to a server and I could later email you the link?
Regards,
Ronald

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