Hi Mike,

I use Flash 8 video encoder and then embed the moves in my pages as progressive download. It works very well. Good thing is, you don't have to rent an expensive server - which as you know - can be a big gamble, you are in a contract, but will it be worth it?

If you are going to start with flash movies, I would certainly recommend doing it without the flash server, until you are certain it is worth spending all that money.

If you are worried about safety ... use strongbox for extra safety.

Good luck
Hendrik