Animation Optimization

[Enyx]

Hello,
I usually use either Adobe ImageReady or Jasc Animation Shop 3 to create animations. When saving, (in both programs) it insists that I optimize the animation. The problem with that is the animation loses a greal deal of color quality (dithering and the like). My settings are set on the highest colors. Is there any way I can get around optimizing or preserve the quality? Or, are there any other programs just as good that has better quality?
Thanks.

[kerrysmagicshirt]

If your animations are for the net i recommend Fash above all else.

however if they are for avatars etc you cannot save as a gif so it is no good for this use