Formation Adobe Captivate 8/9

Module 1: Introduction to Captivate

Overview of Captivate software.

Understanding different project types.

Navigating the interface.

Customizing the workspace interface.

Understanding theme functionality.

Project preferences.

Practical exercises: Getting familiar with the interface.

Module 2: Creating a New Project

Exploring slides and project sizing.

Applying a theme.

Incorporating text, images, and rollover objects.

Using images and characters.

Understanding the timeline.

Object manipulation: aligning, resizing, object styles.

Managing library objects.

Practical exercises: Creating a project, inserting slides, applying a theme.

Module 3: Software Simulations

Preparing for recording.

Exploring different capture modes.

Configuring preferences.

Recording a simulation.

Automatically inserted elements.

Practical exercises: Creating a software simulation and making adjustments.

Module 4: Interactive Objects

Using buttons.

Different object states.

Inserting text entry fields.

Drag and drop interaction.

Using the branching panel for navigation.

Object animation (text, effects panel).

Practical exercises: Inserting interactive objects.

Module 5: Adding Multimedia

Importing audio (music, narration).

Recording narration.

Syncing subtitles with narration.

Editing/exporting audio files.

Video file formats.

Adding/adjusting a video file.

Practical exercises: Inserting audio (3 different methods) and a video (2 methods).

Module 6: Creating Quizzes

Adjusting quiz preferences.

Setting up different question types.

Exploring the quiz palette.

Formatting and testing the quiz.

Practical exercises: Setting up a quiz.

Module 7: Project Publishing

Creating and customizing a table of contents.

Modifying appearance.

Publishing preferences.

Project in HTML5, Flash, or Video format.

Practical exercises: Project publishing.