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Captivate v5.5
Up to now I have never used FMR but am planning on creating some short and sweet "how to" projects and the FMR seems ideal.
From what I see you cannot edit the FMR project i.e. add any textboxes, highlights etc - what you record is what you get.
So I was wondering if there is anyone on this forum who uses FMR on a regular basis that might be able to give me a few pointers based on experience - things to do, things to avoid, tips and tricks etc.
As always, thanks in advance....
Noel
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Hi Noel
Yeah, FMR is a bit tricky and we have always advised against it. But I believe you are mistaken about being unable to add the other Captivate elements. It's trickier to do because you don't have the screen showing where objects are when you insert things like Text Captions, Click Boxes and the like. I think you have to click and drag to scrub the playhead, then note the position and adjust blindly. Rinse and repeat. But I believe the objects CAN be added.
Cheers... Rick
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Hi Rick,
I will try adding elements using the method you suggest.
Thanks....
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Rick,
You are right, you can add elements but as you say it is very hit and miss and time consuming.
Most likely will try another software for what I need. Snagit looks as if it will do the job.
Noel
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Hi Noel
While SnagIt may work, it won't have the sleek editing features you want. I'd strongly suggest looking at its cousin, Camtasia Studio. It rocks for that type of stuff!
Cheers... Rick
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Your are right.
I played around with Snagit Video this morning and quickly found out the limitations. I will have a look at Camtasia Studio.
Is it easy to work with ?
Noel
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Well, *I* think it is. But then again, I'm not sure I represent the average user. I play a lot with different software.
For full motion capture and ease of use with working with it, it beats the pants off Captivate. Then again, Captivate 6 is trying to give it a run for the money. But as good as the chages are, it's still not quite there yet IMHO.
Cheers... Rick
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If you think it is good, then that is all I need to know.
I will give it a whirl...
Thanks.