Course Outline
eLearning and Captivate Fundamentals
- Visual Education Strategies
- Strategic Planning for eLearning Projects
- Content Development Workflow
- Overview of the Captivate Workspace
- Configuring Global Preferences
- Analyzing Project Structure
- Navigating Different Project Views
- Project Navigation Techniques
- Project Preview Methods
- Close-Up Slide Inspection
- Utilizing the Timeline and Library Panels
Capturing Demonstrations and Simulations
- Optimizing Resolution and Capture Dimensions
- Development Workflow Review
- Pre-Recording Preparation
- Accessibility for Assistive Technologies
- Recording Step-by-Step Demonstrations
- Creating Assessment-Based Simulations
- Building Training-Oriented Simulations
- Generating Custom Recordings
Captions, Styling, and Timing Controls
- Managing Text Captions
- Applying Caption Styles
- Timeline Navigation and Control
- Toggling Timeline Object Visibility
- Configuring Mouse Behavior Settings
- Spell-Check Verification
- Aligning Slide Objectives
Imagery and Drawing Elements
- Slide Quality Settings
- Utilizing Blank Slides
- Image Integration
- Library Management
- Image Editing Techniques
- Mouse Visuals and Audio Cues
- Creating Drawing Objects
Pointers, Buttons, and Highlight Boxes
- Pointer Path and Type Selection
- Button Creation and Functionality
- Implementing Highlight Boxes
Rollovers and Zoom Features
- Rollover Caption Effects
- Rollover Image Interactions
- Defining Zoom Areas
- Rollover Slidelets
Audio Integration
- Importing External Audio Assets
- Utilizing Slide Notes
- Live Audio Recording
- Managing Silence Intervals
- Text-to-Speech Conversion
Video, Animation, and Visual Effects
- Flash Video Integration
- Basic Animation Principles
- Text Animation Techniques
- Applying Object Effects
Interaction Elements: Click and Text Entry Boxes
- Distinguishing Demonstrations from Simulations
- Find and Replace Functions
- Creating Click Boxes
- Implementing Text Entry Boxes
Question Slide Basics
- Quiz Configuration
- Adding Questions
Publishing and Distribution
- URL Actions Setup
- Skin Selection and Customization
- Table of Contents Generation
- Preloader Configuration
- Executing a "Round Trip" Workflow
Testimonials (3)
What I liked most about the training was the technical color and video performance theory session. It helped me clearly understand the reasoning behind key production decisions, such as why specific frame rates are chosen for different types of videos and how particular color spaces impact visual quality and performance. Having this theoretical foundation made the technical concepts more meaningful and easier to apply in practical scenarios.
Jason Lee
Course - Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Animate, and Character Animator) for Beginners
Marko was very knowledgeable, friendly and explained in a very clear way. He also brought so many use cases, examples from his broad experience and was super interactive with us.
Delia Roxana Isfan-Stan
Course - Adobe Acrobat: PDF Creation and Editing
Marko’s openness to answer all our questions