Flash Video and SWFObject

Hi Guys
I'm trying to insert a flash video file (FLV) that has the
controls as a separate swf using SWFObject. The flash was created
in Flash 8.
I'm not sure of the actual code I need to get this to work
though.
The html file that should contain the flash is
/Careers/index.html.
These files are in the /Careers/flash/ folder:
ClearOverPlaySeekMute.swf
complete_david_w_headshot_small_controls_over.swf
complete_david_w_headshot.flv
I have also tried inserting the Flash Video using Dreamweaver
8 (Insert -> Media), however, there were two problems in IE.
1. You still needed to activate the flash and
2. When playing the video, it wouldn't play the last 2
seconds. However, pausing and the playing again from that position
does play the remainder.
I also preferred the DW 8 Clear Controls Skin over the Flash
8 one, so is it possible that I could attach this somehow to the
FLV?
I'd really appreciate some help.
Thanks
Matt

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