Adobe Captivate - Focus on Demonstrations

Name: Adobe Captivate - Focus on Demonstrations
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Basic training tightly focused on creating software demonstrations using Adobe Captivate.

Created byRick Stone

Last updated 3/2015

English

What you'll learn

Create effective demonstrations using Adobe Captivate 8
Understand the Adobe Captivate recording process
Understand and configure the Mouse, Highlight Box and Text Caption objects
Choose the correct output type based on their audience

Course content

4 sections • 22 lectures • 1h 48m total length

Meet your tour guide1:37
In this video you meet the face that goes with the voice that will be guiding you through the course.
View a final working demonstration0:47
In this video you will observe a complete and working Software Demonstration.
Starting Adobe Captivate properly2:29
In this video you learn how to properly open the Adobe Captivate application.
Fail to plan - Plan to fail2:31
In this video we discuss the process of planning what your video will be about.
Preparation

Record your first Demonstration4:25
In this video you will use Adobe Captivate to record your first Software Demonstration.
Preview the recorded Demonstration1:45
In this video you will preview the Software Demonstration you recorded.
Analyze the result8:23
In this video you will analyze what you ended up with after you recorded the Software Demonstration.
Configure the Recording Environment5:37
In this lecture you will learn what to consider before embarking on an actual recording.
Explore Recording Settings8:40
In this lecture you will learn what the different settings do to influence your recording.
The recording process5:07
In this video you will learn the Captivate Recording Process and how it resembles the motion picture industry.
Record a New Demonstration2:43
In this video you will record another Software Demonstration to exercise the skills you learned earlier.
Recording

Explore Highlight Boxes6:38
In this video you will learn what a Highlight Box object is and how to configure it to be what you want.
Explore Text Captions10:04
In this video you will learn what a Text Caption is and how to configure it to appear as you want.
Explore Mouse Movements8:28
In this video you will learn how Captivate records mouse movements and how you may modify them to appear as you want.
Explore Timing11:06
In this video you will learn about the Timing factor involved with Captivate slides.
Objects

Publish the Demonstration in SWF format10:20
In this video you will learn how to Publish your demonstration to a format others may view using the Flash player. Generally speaking, this output is most suitable for users viewing your Demonstration from desktop or laptop PCs
Publish the Demonstration in HTML5 format4:29
In this video you will learn how to Publish your demonstration to a format others may view using the an HTML5 capable web browser. This would be suitable for users that need to view the output on iPads or other tablet devices that may not have the Adobe Flash Player installed.
Publish the Demonstration in EXE format2:27
In this video you will learn how to Publish your demonstration to a format that may be copied to perhaps a CD-ROM, a USB Flash Drive or a DVD. No Flash Player is needed and the end user simply runs the EXE file to view the demonstration. This format is suitable for something like a kiosk or perhaps to be placed on different media for distribution at a conference or a handout as sales collateral.
Publish the Demonstration in MP4 format3:26
In this video you will learn how to Publish your demonstration to the MP4 video format. This format is suitable for uploading to YouTube, Vimeo, facebook or other video sharing platforms.
Configure Playback Controls4:43
In this video you learn what is involved in configuring the playback controls for your Adobe Captivate demonstration.
Choose an Output Type1:34
This video will assist with determining what specific output type you should choose.
Farewell0:50
Output

Requirements

This course is designed for beginners with no experience in Adobe Captivate. However, you will need Adobe Captivate version 8 installed on your system and a basic understanding of your operating system. Microsoft Windows 7 is used for the videos. If you are using Windows 8 or a Mac, you will need to be able to translate what is shown for your specific operating system.

Description

This course is designed for Captivate 8 users who want to create software demonstrations. You will learn how to effectively create, generate and distribute a complete and functional Adobe Captivate Demonstration.

You will learn how Captivate records a software demonstration, how to configure Captivate to better work with your own Demonstrations, what objects are added by Captivate and how to configure the objects to suit you for your own desired look and feel.

There are no additional supplemental materials provided as all you will need is a computer and Captvate 8.

Many Captivate courses begin with introducing you to the application, pointing out this and that in the very beginning. This course takes a different approach. One more realistic in the way that typical authors actually USE and experience Adobe Captivate. It's WORKFLOW based, and Captivate is gradually introduced to the learner.

Along the journey, best practices and tips are offered to help you be more effective.

Who this course is for:

eLearning Professionals
Trainers
Teachers
Software Marketers
This course provides a very tightly focused guide to those that need to learn only about creating Software Demonstrations. It is NOT intended to provide a comprehensive understanding of all Adobe Captivate is capable of.

Adobe Captivate - Focus on Demonstrations

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Course content

Preparation4 lectures • 7min

Recording and Analysis7 lectures • 37min

Objects and Timing4 lectures • 36min

Creating Output7 lectures • 28min

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