Fifteen years ago, this approach was a reasonable way to create a video. However, with today's tools and standards, I would recommend using modern video editing software, such as TechSmith Camtasia, for a smoother and more professional result.
It's important to note that if you publish your eLearning project in Adobe Captivate as a video, you’ll lose all interactivity. Features like knowledge check slides, learning interactions, and final assessments won’t carry over. This method involves publishing your project as a SWF file and then converted to an MP4 video. Additionally, the resolution of the final video may be significantly lower than expected. For example, if your project is 1024 x 627, the resulting video will only match the smaller height dimension of 627. For comparison, HD video has a height of 1080.
When I had to use this method, I found it helpful to maximize all the settings in the Publish as Video window to get the best possible quality:
Profile: High
Level: 5.1
Bitrate Encoding: CBR
Target Bitrate: 9
Max Bitrate: 9
Press the Test button to confirm your encoding settings are correct before you press Publish.
If these steps don’t resolve your issue, don’t hesitate to contact Adobe for assistance. You can contact their support team directly at captivatehelp@adobe.com.
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