Adobe Captivate for Library Tutorials
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Adobe Captivate for Tutorials Nichole Ackerman & Ross Martin
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Adobe Captivate for Tutorials
Nichole Ackerman& Ross Martin
Time2 – 5 hours work to produce 1 minute of video
Length: under 2 minutes for basic concepts
Length: under 6 minutes for larger concepts
Visual Basics
Adobe CaptivateeLearning Authoring Software
Why We Love CaptivateRecord full motion OR slides
Slides make it easy to edit project
Control mouse clicks, pace of project, and typing speed
Audio on individual slides
YouTube BenefitsMobile friendly, well-known platform
Easily compile statistics
Allows comments, ratings, & followers
Metadata – GPS location, tags, description, title, & number of views
Visual Extras
Adobe PhotoshopPicture and Image Editor
Adobe IllustratorVector Art Creator
Audio Basics
Spreadsheet Software (to keep track of scripts)
Dynamic Vocal Recording Microphone & Stand
Slide # and Content
Other Scripts
Title and Date
Audio Extras
Creative Commons Licensed Music
AudacityOpen Source Sound Editor
The Process…Decide on a topic
Rehearse steps and processes
Set recording options and preferences
Record slides and full motion video
Save a raw file separately
(1 of 2)
The Process… (2 of 2)
Clean project – remove unwanted slides, sync up mouse, insert captions, add highlight boxes
Add and edit audio, intro/outro slides
Edit slides again, sync up all elements
Publish to YouTube, add metadata
Screen Recording Window
Capture Area: Custom SizeYouTube Widescreen 1280x720
Recording Type: Automatic Custom No PanningNo Narration
Recording SettingsAudio Options: Camera Sounds Keystrokes Hear Keyboard Tap Sounds
Others: Move New Windows Inside Recording Area
Automatically Use FMR for: Drag and Drop actions Mouse Wheel actions
Recording Mode
Mode: Custom
Mouse: Show Mouse Location and Movement
Project Editing TipsSave the raw, uncut version of project
Keep transitions at an even pace
29pt font size in text captions works well
Use a similar color scheme for captions and highlights to create a branded look
Audio Editing TipsRecord and edit all vocals the same day
Keep old scripts to help with rerecording
Create an audio file for each slide or full motion recording for easy editing
Add “white noise” before & after audio file
www.slideshare.net/nallyn4
Library Channelwww.youtube.com/seminolestatelib
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