I am looking to create a symbol that will become a gradient pattern that stretches the entire width(and only width) of the browser(See image below) . I am attempting to apply 'Full Browser Flash', meaning the college image in the picture below, will consistantly center in the users browser. I have been able to accomplish all of this using the video found here: http://gotoandlearn.com/player.php?id=31. But I need to have the flexibility of having the gradient pattern be a symbol so I can tween in new color gradients.(See second image below) The idea is to to have a slide show effect, and the image in center along with the gradient background fade to the next set. I am hoping this is possible. I am very new to action script, so please handle with kid gloves.