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Expectations From eLearning Authoring Tools

Upside Learning

Should be able to import external Flash SWF as well as audio and video in variety of popular formats. Localization processes using the tool should be easy and fast. Should be able to import/export content (like PPT, DOC, or simple HTML), and allow for edits after import. Standard and customizable compliance. 2004, AICC).

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Understanding Video File Types: Codecs, Containers, and Outputs

TechSmith Camtasia

While there are a plethora of video file types, which consist of codecs and containers, choosing the right one doesn’t have to be complicated — but it certainly can be. You may have heard the phrase video codec when referring to video files. In order to compress a video, your file must also have a corresponding codec.

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Things to Consider Before Investing in eLearning Development Tools

Hurix Digital

Which video elements will help you effectively narrate the story – audio/simulations/animations/graphics? Flash (SWF files) created a revolution when it was first introduced in the use of graphics and interactive elements; however, it suffered a setback thanks to current trends in eLearning systems and gradually lost relevance.

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Rapid eLearning Through Software Simulations And Screencasts

Upside Learning

It captures the mouse movements, clicks and on screen changes along with any narration audio which can be recorded through attached microphone lively and in sync with the capturing screen. The published output is typically in the form of the video viewable over web as well as on desktop.

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How to Make Online Courses More Interactive

LearnDash

This gives the learners something to do, rather than clicking through slides or watching a video. Try out a variety of visual components such as drag and drop elements, audio recordings, videos, SWF files, HTML5, and more. Instead of ending with one, use a quiz as a pre-knowledge check at the start of a lesson.

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Adobe Captivate 5.5: Lowering the Size of Published SWFs

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

Fortunately, adding interactivity to a lesson does not negatively impact the size of the published SWF. Rather, imported assets such as audio, video and images are the main culprits behind SWF bloat. There are some things that you can do while working in Captivate that may lower the size of the published SWF.

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"TechSmith Camtasia 9: The Essentials" Workbook Nearly Finished

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

Create both videos and SWF/HTML5 output. Add videos. Record, import, and edit audio. During this step-by-step book you will learn how to: Create projects. Share projects to Vimeo, YouTube, Screencast, and locally. Record screen actions. Add images. Work with the Library. Work with the Timeline. Add quizzes.

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