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September 10, 2021
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How can I employ a split screen effect in Demo mode? How can I manipulate the frame rate?

  • September 10, 2021
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I am new to Captivate but used its predecessor, RoboDemo, back in the day (when it was easy and straight-froward). I need to create software demos that involve a piece of software with two distinct views (leader and follower). So I want to use a split-screen effect to display the effect of actions performed on one screen to the second screen in real time. Do I need to import and superimpose video from the second screen alongside the first screen video to produce that effect?

I also want to apply changes in frame rate when appropriate to permit a longer display of key actions, as well as apply highlighting to draw attention to key actions (zooming, highlight boxes, onscreen text, etc.) I know I can use these existing features, but want to know if I can adjust the frame rate per slide (yes, I know I can cheat by simply copying/pasting additional copies of slides to extend the time the image is displayed, but I prefer to use the tools rather than apply a farmer hack).

Thanks in advance!

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    Lilybiri
    Lilybiri
    Legend
    September 10, 2021

    Almost nothing has been changed to the software simulation capture workflows since many versions. 

    You talk only about a demo, why do you not use Video Demo in that case? Its output quality is much better, and you probably aim only at MP4 output.

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    defaultlde0nhx67o9wAuthor
    Participant
    September 10, 2021

    Hi Lily -- thanks for the response. I had assumed it would be easier to use the Software Simulation because it seemed to offer more control of the onscreen elements in each slide. That is, I want to be able to control pace, highlight onscreen actions, etc. But if the Video Demo mode is more suitable, fine by me. 

     

    As for my other concern, are you aware of any means to produce a split screen video?

    Lilybiri
    Lilybiri
    Legend
    September 10, 2021

    I don't really understand why you would want a split screen video, but if you want that you'll need a real video editor.

    You can combine multiple real videos on one slide, but they need to be event video, and that makes synchronizing almost impossible. 

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