Video Import Help

I used Media Encoder CS4 to convert a video file I have into
.flv/f4v . I want in import a video into flash so that instead of a
.swf/flv I want it to be frame by frame in the timeline so I can
edit the animation. Thanks in advance for any help.

Yes I am using the "video recording" option of Quicktime Player to capture live from a Canon A1. When I capture it I can open it up and inspect video file and it says MPEG2. I found on a website that Quicktime Player captures the Maximium quality to MPEG2 and High Quality to H264.
The camera is being conected via Firewire. I mention tapes because we are using it as a back up incase capture fails.
I hope this helps
Thanks

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I wonder if someone could advise about a problem? We have a
number of video clips from a client in WMV format and wish to
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[Analysis tab|http://documentation.apple.com/en/soundtrackpro/usermanual/index.html#chapt er=2%26section=22%26tasks=true]
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Well, I can't find my Belkin FW800-to-4-pin (9-pin-to-4-pin) cable right now ..I'm doing some "tidying up" ..which is always hopeless for finding things afterwards!.. but I DID buy the other day - in the German Mac specialists, erm, can't remember the name - a Sonnet Fast-something (..which I've just put down, and now can't find..) teeny 9-pin-to-6-pin adapter (..so small that I can't find it!..) and I've just tested that with a Sony HC1 HDV camcorder.
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