Poster frames disappear

I'm still building my site (haven't published yet). But when I close iweb (after saving) & return later the poster frames I picked for movies disappear. I do have 9- one minute videos displayed on one photo page. Could that be contributing to the problem?
Is it best to limit the number of videos per page?

Hi,
I'm afraid there isn't a simple way of setting individual poster frames (apart from the method described prior to import).
To change the frame number FCServer uses to obtain the posterframe:
1. In the FCServer client, open the Administration page
2. Under "Transcode Settings" search for "thumbnail proxy"
3. Open the preset "JPEG Thumbnail Proxy" listed in the search results
4. Under "Paramaters" scroll down until you find the Frame Number (11 by default).
5. Change it to anything you like, and hit save.
I've changed mine to 75 frames, and the thumbnails are far more useful. I guess its down to how you work, and the type of content you use as to whats best.
Hope that helps,
Oli.

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BUMP.
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