How to illustrate a hand writing using captivate

[wendu_]

Hi all,

I am starting a new project, and will like to depict a hand with pen actually writing out the words. Can someone give me ideas of how this can be achieved...or any technique that will achieve the desired effect.

Thanks

[Captiv8r]

Hi there

Do you actually want to see a hand?

If so, you may need to investigate acquiring something like Easy Sketch Pro

You might also consider VideoScribe.

Once you have access to one of these, you could either output a video from them and use the video in Captivate or just use Captivate to record the action as a full motion video.

Cheers... Rick ,

[jsvfoto]

Those are some good suggestions.

Another way is to do a stop motion animation with a tripod mounted camera. The key is to keep your camera's white balance consistent across all of your images. Or you could just use the camera to record a video, much like this, then do as Captiv8r suggests and import the video into Captivate.

I love cursive writing; it's something that we're making sure our sons learn. So sad that it's going the way of the Dodo, when it's still a super important skill to have. It never ceases to surprise me when I come across millennials who can't read cursive. Good luck with your project.