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166 Chapter 10: Slides
Execute JavaScript
Select this option to run a specific piece of JavaScript code. Click More
to enter the JavaScript you would like to execute.
Open other project
Select this option to open another project at the end of the current
project. Click More, browse to the project file (with the extension SWF, RD, or CP), select the
file, and click Open. Click the down arrow to select the window in which the file should
appear; choose from Current, New, Parent, and Top.
Send e-mail to Select this option to open the default e-mail browser and send an e-mail
message at the end of the project. Type the full e-mail address (for example,
jdoe@companyzyx.com).
Fade out on the last frame Select this option to have the last slide in the project fade out of
view.
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When you finish, click OK.
Tips for introductory slides
The following are several tips for creating impressive introductory slides.
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Use an image for the first slide. Create an image or use your company logo for the opening
slide in your project. Insert the image as a slide or add a graphic to a blank slide.
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Add sound. Adobe Captivate makes it easy to add sound to projects, and sound is very
powerful in an introduction. You can add existing sound files or record your own voice-over.
You can include a welcome message or play some appropriate music.
Tip: Adobe Captivate contains a gallery that has buttons, sounds, and animations (in SWF format)
for you to use in your projects. By default, the gallery is stored in the following location when you
install Adobe Captivate: C:Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2\Gallery.
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Use special effects. If you are going to use special effects in your project, why not start off with
them? Quality special effects (like fading, for example) create a polished and professional look
right from the start.
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Use animated text. For an easy and impressive introductory slide, use the Adobe Captivate
animated text feature. This is a fast way to create a sophisticated look for your project.
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Use captions strategically. Add multiple captions to your introductory slide and then carefully
set their timing so they fade in and out, one at a time.
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Consider a load screen. A load screen is a screen that briefly appears before your project begins.
It usually contains a message such as “loading the project” or an interesting graphic to hold
attention. A load screen can be useful if the first slide of a project is large or contains audio. In
such a case, a load screen allows the project to load while the viewer’s attention is focused
elsewhere.