[8.1] How can I control my QT movies via lingo?

The playback of digital video sprites can be controlled using the movieRate, movieTime, startTime, stopTime and volume sprite properties.

The movieRate allows you to start and stop playback, as well as adjusting its speed (eg, to simulate rewind and fast-forward operations).

The movieTime allows you to detect where you are in a movie, and jump to a different frame. You may also want to use the duration of cast property to compare the current movieTime with the length of the movie as a whole.

The startTime and stopTime properties allow you to specify a segment of the movie to be played back.

The volume property allows you to change the volume of a movie's soundtrack.

For examples of some of these properties in use, see the next two questions.