Exporting file in Flash CS5.5

Hi, I created an animation segment with Flash Professional CS5.5. and am trying to export it in Quick Time format but everytime I try, one or more of the images are lost. Also, some images leave trace behind. I fiddled around with the settings by changing to "animation" and "H.264". I also set the compressor quality to "best" and the motion key frames to ALL. But I still get the same problem. Each time I export different images get lost or leave trace behind. I'd really appreciate if someone could help me with this. Thank you.

The movie exporter in Flash from version CS3 to CS6 has never been that good. Currently in Flash CC, the exporter is the best it has been, but you may not have access to CC. There are a couple of work arounds you can try, but they require other programs. If you have After Effects, you can combine a Flash SWF along with an audio file to create a Quicktime. You can also do the same with Premiere (up to version CS6). If you have Quicktime Pro you can convert an image sequence exported from Flash into a quicktime movie. You will also have to add your audio seperately. A free program SWIVEL, can covert your SWF to quicktime, but it can be a little finicky. Here's a link to that: http://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/creator-resources/flash-resources/swivel
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