• Full motion recording – allows you to automatically record all of your actions while using an application including mouse movements and keyboard activity. Full motion recording switches on and off for drag and drop actions.

Enhancements include:

• Reusing quiz slides.
• Reduction of SWF file size.
• New choices for adding captions and buttons.
• Branching view enhancements such as slide grouping and zooming.
• Improved learning management system integration.

I found that Adobe Captivate 3 is really intuitive and easy to learn. I really like the variety of recording modes available and how you can handle multiple modes with one recording session. With the Demo mode you can include captions, highlight boxes, and mouse movements. In assessment you include click boxes with a failure caption in the auto recorded project. In training you can give hint and failure captions to the project. And with custom, you can pick and choose what you include.

The other thing that I really like about Adobe Captivate 3 is the ability to create test material. It does take some time when creating complex scenarios, but it does offer a lot of options and a variety of question types. The correct and incorrect answer feedback is customizable as well as the ability to generate random tests from a bank of questions.

All in all, Adobe Captivate 3 simplifies the creation of training, e-learning, and demonstration content. Unlike many screen capture programs, Captivate also allows for interaction and testing. While it may be easy to use, to use it well will still take time, preparation, and work. If you are in need of putting together a learning course and training material, then I highly recommend Adobe Captivate 3.