Saving = when you click save and set the options. You need to set them to frame delay: 6, uncheck merge, and resize: 2, but you're not.
I don't know whether there's actually a tutorial on foot placement somewhere. I do know there isn't one here, so if you really need one youtube or google are your best bets. Basically, all it is is making sure that the bit that's touching the floor doesn't move from frame to frame.
As for movements, that will vary depending on what movement you're aiming for. Here's one for walking movements:
http://www.stickpageportal.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104748