It seems that this should be a simple thing but I can’t figure it out. I would just like my visitors to see a beautiful, still, jpg image in the space where my flash movie is loading…until it is fully loaded. I tried putting a background image in the cell (using Dreamweaver MX) but once I import the swf file, I can no longer see what’s in the background. When I select the flash movie in MX it only allows me to select a background color, not an image. I know that I can use a preloader of some sort to let people know there is flash content loading but I would rather use the opportunity to show a professional photo.
Do I have to set this up the same way a preloader is set up but with a single frame maybe or is there an easier way…hopefully?
Please advice Thank you
You can make the flash element transparent which should allow you to view the image behind it while the swf is loading:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/142/tn_14201.html