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You can use Flash to import and export many vector formats to support designs for print, broadcast, or other media.
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To maintain color consistency when you're creating artwork in other programs, it is important to work in RGB color whenever possible. This will avoid unexpected color shifts in the artwork when you import it to Flash.
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Print and layout applications such as Adobe Illustrator CS2 and Macromedia FreeHand offer specialized tools for handling text and complex vector artwork, which can greatly enhance your Flash designs.
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Many vector programs offer tools for converting raster images into vector images, but the final artwork can result in larger file sizes than the original bitmaps imported directly to Flash.
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Finding the best workflow requires a balance between the visual effect and the final file size constraints. It's important to decide first what look you are trying to achieve with your graphics. The next step is testing different format and compression options to find the best way of keeping the image quality high and the file size streamlined.
