Macromedia Captivate is a powerful software tool for easily creating interactive demonstrations and simulations in a variety of formats including HTML, Flash (SWF) and standalone executable projector files. Captivate automatically records all on-screen actions to instantly create software simulations, online tutorials, user support tutorials, online product demonstrations and much more. No programming or multimedia skills are required. VTC author, James Gonzalez, shows users how to get the most out of this powerful multimedia application by demonstrating the Captivate toolset, adding media and interactive elements to presentations, publishing final projects, and much much more. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Macromedia Captivate lessons.
Introduction to CaptivateIntroduction to the CourseWhat is Captivate?Course OverviewKey Features of CaptivateTypical Uses of CaptivateResources for Learning CaptivateNew in CaptivateExploring the Captivate WorkspaceThe Captivate Work EnvironmentThe FilmstripToolbars && MenusRecording MoviesEditing MoviesMovie Preferences pt. 1Movie Preferences pt. 2Customizing the Work EnvironmentRecording Options && TipsPlanning MoviesRecording Options pt. 1Recording Options pt. 2Recording Options pt. 3Recording Tips pt. 1Recording Tips pt. 2Creating MoviesThe Recording Process: A Summary
Recording Modes
Setting the Recording Capture Area
Full Motion Recording
Recording New Application Movies
Recording Custom-Sized && Full Screen Movies
Recording New Blank Movies
Inserting Content into Blank Movies
Recording New Image Movies
Creating New Movies with Templates
Working with the TimelineThe Captivate Timeline
Customizing the Timeline Appearance
Previewing Slides Using the Timeline Playhead
Changing Slide Timing
Changing Object Timing
Changing Caption Speed
Aligning Objects on the Timeline && Stage
Importing Objects Between Movies
Changing Object Sizes
Duplicating && Merging Objects
Adding Text CaptionsAdding Text Captions Manually
Adding Text Captions Automatically
Creating Rollover Captions
Converting Tooltips to Rollover Captions
Editing Text Captions
Creating Custom Text Captions
Working with Custom Text Captions
Importing && Exporting Captions
Adding AudioRecording Equipment && Tips
Audio Recording Options
Calibrating Microphones
Recording Audio
Creating Background Audio
Using Audio with Slide Objects
Adjusting Audio Volume
Editing Audio
Editing Audio Timing
Advanced Audio Management
Adding MultimediaAdding Images
Other Image Techniques
Adding Rollover Images
Adding Animations
Adding Animated Text
Adding Animation Slides
Preparing Video for Captivate pt. 1
Preparing Video for Captivate pt. 2
AVI Video && Other Formats
Adding Interactive ElementsAdding Highlight Boxes
Adding Click Boxes pt. 1
Adding Click Boxes pt. 2
Adding Click Boxes pt. 3
Adding Text Entry Boxes pt. 1
Adding Text Entry Boxes pt. 2
Adding Buttons pt. 1
Adding Buttons pt. 2
Adding JavaScript to Boxes && Buttons
Editing MoviesEditing Mouse Movement pt. 1
Editing Mouse Movement pt. 2
Changing Object Layer Ordering pt. 1
Changing Object Layer Ordering pt. 2
Object && Slide Timing
Caption Mouse && Keystroke Speed
Working with Movie Properties
Setting Movie Preferences pt. 1
Setting Movie Preferences pt. 2
Spell Check
Adding InteractivityCreating Branching Movies
Creating Question Slides
Creating a True/False Question Slide
Creating Fill-in the Blank Slides
Creating Matching Question Slides
Creating Multiple Choice Question Slides
The Quiz Manager pt. 1
The Quiz Manager pt. 2
Linking Movies With the Menu BuilderCreating a MenuBuilder Project
Modifying a MenuBuilder Project
Adding Interactivity to Your Menus
Exporting MenuBuilder Projects
Publishing MoviesPublishing EXE Files
Publishing Flash Files
Publishing Movies as Handouts
Publishing to the Web Using FTP
Course Wrap-upCourse Wrap-up
CreditsAbout the Author
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