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November 28, 2012
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[Locked] Why is Captivate not part of Creative Cloud?

  • November 28, 2012
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Why is Adobe Captivate not part of Creative Cloud?


It seems it would be a great addition to workflows that require screen capture + publishing. As a creative, I often need to integrate screen capture videos in projects such as trailers, web site or application videos, or simply product presentation. Unless explained, I just don't see why it's not part of the Cloud package...  Now I have to consider buying Camtasia or using crappy freewares...

Correct answer Nancy OShea

Referring the community to this link makes sense because that is the only thing you can suggest for us to do.  Knowing the community would have wanted the product included in their subscription in the first place and instead,  making us have to vote does not. To make things easier in the future just know we want all developed apps included in our subscription.  Even if that means some premium tier plan that costs a bit more monthly...  voting is just silly.  Voting still hasn't brought a simple spell checker to Adobe Story. Good thing you guys legitimately happen to be one of the best companies ever or this stuff would really haunt you.


Captivate is convenient  to use for e-Learning projects but it's not the only tool available to us.  As Full Creative Cloud Plan members, we have access to all the products we need to create rich multi-media and e-Learning content providing we have the coding skills and know-how for it.

 

If Adobe wants to keep Captivate (formerly called e-Learning Suite) as a separate product offering, that's their prerogative.  There may well be contractual / legal reasons for this that we as product users know nothing about.   In short, it's not our decision to make.

 

Finally, I think this thread from 2012 has run its course.  I am locking it from further posts.  If someone has  compelling reasons for unlocking it, please private message me.

 

 

Happy 2018!

106 replies

Anton - Blank Page
Inspiring
September 16, 2014

YES, YES, YES, I wholeheartedly agree, Captivate should be part of the Creative Cloud.

tjwaller
Participant
August 27, 2014

The sad part about this is, the original question was asked almost two years ago!

Everyone agrees that Captivate should be included in the creative Creative Cloud package; it should never have been left out!

It speaks volumes (poorly) that Adobe hasn't put it in the package yet.

Participant
August 22, 2014

Yes, very annoying that it isn't part of the package, c'mon Adobe! I would love to be able to capture/film my designing in CS for use in After Effects / Premiere Pro. (Sigh!)

Participant
August 18, 2014

I agree, Captivate should be included.

eric303333333
Participant
June 26, 2014

Good question. I logged in today assuming I could just download Captivate, and it's not on Creative Cloud. It should very much be a part of the  Creative Cloud Package. Please Adobe - add Captivate to Creative Cloud.

Ken G. Rice
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 28, 2012

You can add your vote (and any comments) to this Idea to have Captivate included: http://forums.adobe.com/ideas/1786.

Participant
November 28, 2012

I just did, but that still didn't answer WHY is Captivate not actually part of the Creative Cloud selection. Any thoughts?

Ken G. Rice
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 28, 2012

I do not know why. I have asked anyone who wants Captivate to be included to vote for the Idea.