Problems importing PNG sequence

So I believe I have successfully accomplished importing PNG
sequences before more than once. However, this time around, I'm
losing my mind. I just successfully rendered a PNG sequence out of
Adobe After Effects CS3, roughly 130 images, and I'm attempting to
import all of them as a sequence to FlashCS3. However, when I do
this, every image is duplicated with a graphic, and the graphics
are about 50x larger than the original PNG size. I cannot figure
out what I am doing wrong, I've never come across this problem. If
anyone has any advice, please let me know; it will be greatly
appreciated.
I also wanted to know how to move the position of images or
movie clips on multiple key frames at one time. If that makes
sense. As this PNG sequence for example.... If I don't like the
position of the sequence, I have to manually click each key frame,
and move the selected position... any help.
Thank you
Austin
[email protected]

your first problem here is likely that the images you've
rendered are not set to 72dpi, standard screen resolution. Flash
will automatically render the image at a size related to 72, eg. if
your images are higher res they will be shown larger to compensate.
the second issue can be resolved by using the 'edit multiple
frames' button and selecting all items in the timeline you wish to
move, including multiple layers and frames. to do so, turn on
'onion skinning' place the playhead in the first frame you wish to
move, extend the handle to the last frame you wish to move - then
turn on the edit multiple frames button (third option in the
timeline toolbar) - then select all of the layers and frames you
wish to move in the timeline - now all the items on the stage
should be shown as selected, you can now click and drag the items
all together or use the arrow keys to nudge the images to a new
position.

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[email protected]

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Hey all,
Using Flash CS3, I'm having an issue when importing a png
sequence to the stage. For some reason, a sequence rendered out of
after effects at 1920 x 1080 imports at 5442508.75 x 3061411.15.
Anyone know why? I never had this problem in the previous versions.
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mdebeer wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> Using Flash CS3, I'm having an issue when importing a
png sequence to the
> stage. For some reason, a sequence rendered out of after
effects at 1920 x 1080
> imports at 5442508.75 x 3061411.15. Anyone know why? I
never had this problem
> in the previous versions.
>
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