* About me: I am a beginner in terms of Adobe products (other than the free A. Reader). First project ever using Adobe was creating a course announcement from a template. It was a great way to “jump in” and start learning. I don’t have any formal training in art, layout/design, webpages, or computers, but I pick up on things quickly. I have used the search function, read through content on Adobe.com, and watched some Adobe TV episodes. My goal is to get some real, live, professional advice from the adobe community. Adobe enthusiasts….please educate me. (“hat tipped in your direction”) * I'm a college-level educator looking to offer our students alternative methods for learning/supplementing their studies on their own time. Some students can’t make my office hours and will email questions. I usually write it out with complete descriptions, scan, & email…. but would like to incorporate more visual/technologically advanced options. I’m also designing (science & math) curriculum for the college’s tutoring center that will all be used as a "digital library". * Friday (5/3/13): I didn’t have such a great initial impression of the Adobe sales department, as it didn’t seem like my questions were being addressed. It was an experience most would relate to when working with a high-pressure, used car sales agent. Sorry for the stereotype. After receiving a call from Adobe’s Social Media Rep. (Thank you Rani) to address my poor customer service/sales experience, I called back and spoke with a different sales agent who was polite and less aggressive (Thank you Sarah). She recommended that I look into Adobe Capture. * Please provide me with your thoughts. If you prefer to include a link to save you time, I’m happy with that too. - Which programs should I really consider (in the CC or other Adobe programs…or an option outside of Adobe that would work as an alternative)? - Any cost saving measures would be appreciative. It’s the typical “budget constraint” conversation. - I would need to account for the amount of time it will take for learning the program/technology to accomplish the goals (are my expectations too high for a part time summer project committing time of about 8-10 hours per week). - Any Technology input you have to offer would be great. - Everything else I am forgetting. Please feel free to step outside of my tiny box and offer unbridled advice and suggestions. * Adobe Captivate (wish it was in CC) was recommended for the following. Are there any other options from the tools in CC so I can avoid purchasing Captivate? My goals are: 1.) To make a screen capture type video as a way to respond to students who email me questions. For simplicity purposes, something like Khan Academy seems like the quickest and easiest way to respond digitally. http://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry 2.) How about for those of us who felt like an organized test review would have been helpful before that chemistry final. Not all students are able to make my scheduled reviews and I feel bad for the students who have to work and can’t be there. I would like to make a video of my live test reviews, something similar to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-XXSbg3YnE 3.) As a supplement for students, I would like to do a “video learning series” for them to have access to in the tutoring center. I really like the screen capture and mixed in video of Terry White in the corner (this would be ideal; the Adobe TV videos are a great format but I’m afraid it’s going to take a professional skill-level to even come close to do something like that?? http://tv.adobe.com/watch/creative-suite-podcast-designers/how-to-get- started-with-adobe-muse-10-things-beginners-want-to-know/ - Terry Blogged about how he does his videos: http://terrywhite.com/i-use-screenflow/ * Website: Muse (I feel pretty confident with using this program), especially since there is an exact tutorial of doing a course website. Thanks Adobe) * Print Course Material: (worksheets & study aids): InDesign (and Illustrator for the reproducible files from the textbook company) * Video Editing: I was told Captivate has everything I would need (Premier Pro is an option with CC) * My current Technology: Dell Studio Laptop with built in HD webcam, Windows 7/64 bit, i5 processor, 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM, 1TB external HD & a separate 22” LCD screen Logitech C920 Webcam, Tripod, Wacom Bamboo Capture (digital tablet: http://www.wacom.com/en/products/pen-tablets/bamboo/bamboo-capture No lighting or green screen, microphone or audio hardware yet. I’m on a budget…but would like to have a quality video that students won’t mind watching. Tutorial Site for Learning: I really wish Adobe TV had a “beginners series” for the programs. If I’m looking for the most basic “how to videos” related to Captivate 6, would I want to search the earlier version software videos for such entry level instruction? There is always www.lynda.com Budget: I can afford the CC membership OR Adobe Captivate (with discounts). My personal laptop will have to do; I’m pretty sure it’s better than the college issued machine anyway. Do these qualifiers limit me too much? Hopefully I’m not missing anything important, but if so, please ask. Thank you MUCH! E
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