Macromedia captivate 2 Quick Setup Guide
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
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Enhance training with Flash Video
Add and customize the presentation of video in training
content with an easy, dialog box-driven process. Benefit from alpha channel support and the
ability to insert Flash® Video recorded with green screens. Create engaging content with avatars
pointing out screen areas, or use videos for characters in scenarios.
ability to insert Flash® Video recorded with green screens. Create engaging content with avatars
pointing out screen areas, or use videos for characters in scenarios.
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Create scenario- or interaction-based training
Develop projects for training that include
soft skills such as role-play, sales, or management training. With scenario simulation, you can
create a project in three easy steps.
create a project in three easy steps.
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Reuse and update content in the Library
Save production time and manage all project
components using the Library. Drag objects from the Library onto the slide or into the
Timeline. Reuse content and import libraries from existing projects. Launch third-party tools
from the Library so you can edit or update Library objects such as audio or image files.
Timeline. Reuse content and import libraries from existing projects. Launch third-party tools
from the Library so you can edit or update Library objects such as audio or image files.
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Focus the learner’s attention by zooming in or graying out
Engage the learner by focusing
attention to specific areas. Simply gray out the rest of the screen or magnify a particular screen
area with a zoom effect. Both effects can be combined for maximum awareness. The zoom
effect retains all interactivity of the enlarged area so learners can focus on practicing a particular
task.
area with a zoom effect. Both effects can be combined for maximum awareness. The zoom
effect retains all interactivity of the enlarged area so learners can focus on practicing a particular
task.
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Export projects from Adobe Captivate to Macromedia Flash 8
Take projects from Adobe
Captivate to Flash for further development using the improved, powerful Flash export feature.
Adobe Captivate also exports the playback controls and other objects such as full-motion slides
and text animations.
Adobe Captivate also exports the playback controls and other objects such as full-motion slides
and text animations.
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Improve look and feel with skins and menus
Simplify navigation by adding a pop-up menu
with a list of demonstrations or simulations. Create a professional look and feel by using a
customizable skin. The playback controls and the menu are displayed as part of the skin and
don’t cover any areas of the training content.
customizable skin. The playback controls and the menu are displayed as part of the skin and
don’t cover any areas of the training content.
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Leverage industry standards
Leverage SCORM 2004 packaging and run-time
communication. Adobe Captivate supports SCORM 2004, SCORM 1.2, PENS, and AICC,
so that you can easily deploy simulations through any LMS. You can generate demonstrations
and simulations that are 508 compliant so you can reach audiences with disabilities.
so that you can easily deploy simulations through any LMS. You can generate demonstrations
and simulations that are 508 compliant so you can reach audiences with disabilities.
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Output printed step-by-step job aids
Provide printed documentation and generate concise
step-by-step guides. You can turn Adobe Captivate into a performance support tool and
automatically convert complex tasks into an easy to follow, printer friendly job aid. Other new
print output styles include a lesson format and a storyboard format.
automatically convert complex tasks into an easy to follow, printer friendly job aid. Other new
print output styles include a lesson format and a storyboard format.
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Customize scoring slides
Control the look and feel of quiz result slides. All aspects of the
slide, including the score options displayed and the default text captions, are customizable. You
can reposition the slide by dragging it in the Filmstrip.
can reposition the slide by dragging it in the Filmstrip.
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Insert slide notes from the Edit, Storyboard, and Branching tabs
You can now use the
Slide Note panel in the Edit, Storyboard, or Branching tabs to add notes to slides in your
presentation.
presentation.
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Customize the size and position of objects
You can use the Size and Position tab to define
the size and position of objects such as captions, boxes, buttons, zoom area, text animation.
Also you can use the Position tab to define the position of Flash Video. The size and position
dimensions are displayed in the Stage toolbar when you select the object.
Also you can use the Position tab to define the position of Flash Video. The size and position
dimensions are displayed in the Stage toolbar when you select the object.