CyberLink StreamAuthor 3 User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction.................................................................................... 1 Welcome! ............................................................................................................................. 2 What is StreamAuthor? ...................................................................................................... 2 What’s New in this Version? ...............................................................................................
CyberLink StreamAuthor Editing Clips in the Timeline ............................................................................................. 33 Using the Supplement Pane ............................................................................................. 37 Preview Window ............................................................................................................. 47 Publish Window ...............................................................................................
Content Publishing Profiles ......................................................................... 95 Creating a Publishing Profile ................................................................................................. 96 Publish as a Presentation ................................................................................................. 96 Publish as an EXE File ....................................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction StreamAuthor combines video, audio, images, HTML, and PowerPoint slides to create richmedia presentations that can be published to your local drive or to a remote server. StreamAuthor offers advanced, yet simple to use tools that can provide the means to train employees more quickly at minimal cost, deliver customized rich-media sales presentations, vivid product demonstrations, and more.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Welcome! Welcome to the CyberLink family of e-learning tools! CyberLink is a leading provider of elearning software, including creation of media and management of training content.
Introduction What’s New in this Version? New features in StreamAuthor 3.
CyberLink StreamAuthor The StreamAuthor Program StreamAuthor can be run in two basic modes: Full-Screen mode or Studio mode. Each of these modes, in turn, has several windows. Full-Screen mode has the following windows: • Presentation: record video/audio and slide presentations simultaneously. For more information, see Presentation Window on p.17. • Author: compile and organize your presentation. For more information, see Author Window on p.29.
Introduction StreamAuthor Projects Whether you have an entire project planned out in advance, or are experimenting with new styles, StreamAuthor offers a number of options for creating exactly the presentation that suits your specific e-learning requirements. Project Types There are a number of different possible presentation styles, requiring a slightly different procedure to create each kind. The two basic styles are Full-Screen presentations and Studio presentations.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Presentation Formats StreamAuthor includes two presentation formats: CSS and Multiple Frame Window formats. These are described in the following section. CSS Using the CSS format allows you to edit your project’s template as you work on the project file. However, audience will be unable to resize the final presentation window. For more information, see Editing CSS Templates on p.83.
Introduction Preferences CyberLink StreamAuthor offers a range of choices to set your production environment to better suit the way you work. Project Preferences Before you begin working on a presentation, make sure your project preferences are set according to your preferred working methods. 1. To set your general preferences, click Tools > Preferences.... The Preferences dialog box opens. 2.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 1. To set your Presentation preferences, click Tools > Preferences.... The Preferences dialog box opens. 2. Click the Presentation tab, then set your preferences: • Action When Playback is Finished: sets the action that StreamAuthor takes when the published presentation finishes playing back. • Launch URL When Playback is Finished: opens a website after the published presentation finishes playing back. To launch a website, enter the URL here.
Introduction Timeline Preferences Timeline preferences allow you to set default options for working in the Timeline. 1. To set your Timeline preferences, click Tools > Preferences.... The Preferences dialog box opens. 2. Click the Timeline tab, then set your preferences: • Default Durations: sets the default duration of each file type in the Timeline. • Automatically insert TOC markers when inserting new slides: adds a TOC marker for each new slide. 3. Click OK.
CyberLink StreamAuthor System Requirements The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using this program.
Chapter 2: Full-Screen Mode Full-Screen mode allows you to record your live delivery of a presentation. These functions, including recording a Full-Screen presentation, are described in this chapter. This chapter contains the following sections: • Creating a Full-Screen Presentation File on p.12 • Opening a Full-Screen Presentation on p.14 • Saving a Full-Screen Presentation on p.15 • Convert a Full-Screen Project to a Studio Project on p.16 • Presentation Window on p.17 • Author Window on p.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Creating a Full-Screen Presentation File You can create a Full-Screen Presentation project in CSS format or multiple frame windows format. The procedures for both are given below. Create a Full-Screen Presentation in CSS Format To create a new Full-Screen Presentation in CSS format, do this: 1. 12 Start StreamAuthor, or select the File > New Project... command from within an existing presentation. In the dialog box that opens, select Full-Screen Presentation.
Full-Screen Mode 2. Select Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), then click Next. 3. Select the template you would like to use, then click Next. • If you have created a custom template, you can select it in the list. For more information, please see Editing CSS Templates on p.83.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 4. Add your source media files, then click Finish. • To enable video capture, select the Video option, then select your video capture device from the drop-down box (if necessary). You can also select your audio capture device from the Audio drop-down box (if necessary). • To add slides, click Add, then locate and open the source files of the slides you want to use.
Full-Screen Mode Create a Full-Screen Presentation in Multiple Frame Window Format To create a new Full-Screen Presentation in multiple frame window format, do this: 1. Start StreamAuthor, or select the File > New Project... command from within an existing presentation. In the dialog box that opens, select Full-Screen Presentation. 2. Select Multiple Frame Windows, then click Next.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 3. Select the template you would like to use, then click Next. • If you have created a custom template, you can select it in the list. For more information, please see Editing CSS Templates on p.83. 4. Add your source media files, then click Finish. • To enable video capture, select the Video option, then select your video capture device from the drop-down box (if necessary). You can also select your audio capture device from the Audio drop-down box (if necessary).
Full-Screen Mode Opening a Full-Screen Presentation You may begin authoring a presentation immediately after creating a new project file, or you may wish to work on an existing project file. To open an existing project file for authoring, do one of the following: • Select the File > New Project... command, then click a recent project’s name to open it directly or click More..., then locate and open a project file. • Select the File > Open Project... command, then locate and open a project file.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Saving a Full-Screen Presentation Saving a Full-Screen presentation file is very straightforward. To save a Full-Screen presentation file, do this: 1. Create or open a Full-Screen presentation project. 2. Select the File > Save Project or File > Save Project As... command. The standard Project dialog box opens. 3. Enter a project file name, then set the directory where you want to save the project file. • To specify a directory, click Browse...
Full-Screen Mode Convert a Full-Screen Project to a Studio Project You can convert a Full-Screen Presentation project file to a Studio project file. To convert a Full-Screen presentation into a Studio presentation, do this: 1. Create or open a Full-Screen Presentation project. 2. Select the File > Convert to Studio Project... command. The Project dialog box opens. 3. Enter the directory in which you would like to save the new file. • Click Browse... to locate the directory. 4. Click Finish.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Presentation Window This section describes the functions in the Presentation window of Full-Screen mode. The Presentation window records video/audio and slide presentations simultaneously. You might, for example, wish to record yourself by webcam while your PowerPoint presentation plays in a different window. To enter the Presentation window, click the Presentation tab in Full-Screen mode.
Full-Screen Mode Acquire Content in a Full-Screen Presentation You can acquire content in a Full-Screen presentation by importing slides or zipped HTML files, or taking a snapshot of video playback. Import Slides into a Full-Screen Presentation To import slides into a Full-Screen presentation, do this: 1. Create or open a Full-Screen Presentation project. 2. Click the Presentation tab. 3. Click 4. Click Add Files, then locate and open the files you want to import. .
CyberLink StreamAuthor Take a Snapshot of Video Playback You can capture a single frame from a video clip and save it to the directory you specify as a .bmp file. To take a snapshot of a video clip, do this: 1. Begin playback or navigate to the frame you want to capture. 2. Click . The current frame of video is captured and a dialog box opens, prompting you to save the file. 3. Save the file to the desired directory.
Full-Screen Mode 2. Click . A message box opens, reminding you to click the Record icon in order to begin recording. Click OK to enter recording mode. (To prevent this message box from opening in the future, check the Do not display this message again option before clicking OK.) 3. Click to begin recording. 4. Click to stop recording. 5. Click to exit the recording function. Navigate Through Presentation Slides You can navigate through your slides while you are delivering your presentation.
CyberLink StreamAuthor • Click to display individual slide pages. • Click to display thumbnails of all slide pages. Click a slide thumbnail to jump to that slide. Insert a Blank Slide While Recording You can insert a blank slide into your presentation, then use the pen and text tools to add color, shapes, and wording. You can insert and create a blank slide at any point while recording your presentation. To insert a blank slide into your presentation, do this: 24 1.
Full-Screen Mode 4. Use the drawing and text tools to create your slide. • (Free Draw): draws irregular shapes. • (Line): draws straight lines. • (Rectangle): draws rectangular and square outlines. • (Ellipse): draws elliptical and circular outlines. • (Tool Width): controls the size of each of the drawing tools. • (Tool Color): controls the color of each of the drawing tools. • (Insert Text): inserts text in a text box.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Select an Encoding Profile Before recording your presentation, you may wish to select a different encoding profile in order to record in a specific format. To select an encoding profile, do this: 26 1. Create or open a Full-Screen Presentation project. 2. Click the Presentation tab. 3. Click 4. Select an encoding profile, then click OK. For more information, see Encoding Profiles on p.91. 5. Click OK. . The Profile Configuration dialog box opens.
Full-Screen Mode Configure Your Capture Devices Before capturing, you may wish to configure your capture devices. Normally, you should not need to modify the default device configuration. To configure your capture devices, do this: 1. Create or open a Full-Screen Presentation project. 2. Click the Presentation tab. 3. Click 4. . The Device Configuration dialog box opens. Configure your devices as necessary: • Video: Select your video capture device from the Video Capture Device drop-down menu.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 3. Click • Click • Click • Click . The video capture window opens. to set the recording volume. to take a snapshot of the current video frame. to configure your capture device. See Configure Your Capture Devices on p.23. 28 4. Click to begin recording. 5. Click to stop recording. 6. Click to exit the video capture window. 7. Click to exit the recording function.
Full-Screen Mode Screen Capture You can capture on-screen motion, such as cursor movement or the addition of text or drawings, as your presentation plays. You can specify the on-screen area to capture, then (depending on your settings) capture as video with or without audio. Each of these methods is presented in this section.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 2. In the toolbar that opens, click . The Screen Capture Configuration dialog box opens. 3. Configure your screen capture settings: • Capture Audio: check to enable audio capture. • Audio source: select the source of audio input from among the available options. • Audio device: select the audio hardware on your system. (Many systems have only one audio hardware device.) • Frames/second: check Auto-select by system to let StreamAuthor select the most appropriate setting.
Full-Screen Mode • Current Cursor Position: a read-only field that displays the current coordinates of the cursor. 4. Click OK. Capture On-Screen Motion as Video To capture on-screen motion as video, do this: 1. Open the screen capture function. 2. Click 3. Use the drawing and text tools to draw and write while capturing. For more information, see Insert a Blank Slide While Recording on p.20. 4. Click to stop recording. 5. Click to exit the screen capture function. to begin recording.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Capture the Full Screen To capture your full screen, do this: 32 1. Open the screen capture function. 2. In the toolbar that opens, click 3. Select Full-screen, then click OK. 4. Click 5. Use the drawing and text tools to draw and write while capturing. For more information, see Insert a Blank Slide While Recording on p.20. 6. Click to stop recording. 7. Click to exit the screen capture function. . The Screen Capture Configuration dialog box opens.
Full-Screen Mode Capture a Region To capture a region, do this: 1. Open the screen capture function. 2. In the toolbar that opens, click 3. Select Region, then set the size and position of the capture box by doing one of the following: . The Screen Capture Configuration dialog box opens. • Drag the cursor to create a capture region. • Drag one of the corners to freely resize the capture region. • Enter values in the coordinate fields to set a specific capture region size.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 2. In the toolbar that opens, click . The Screen Capture Configuration dialog box opens. 3. Select Window, then select the window you want to capture by doing one of the following: • Select a window in the Screen Setting pane. • Click Other Window, then drag the Windows Finder icon onto the window you want to capture. 34 4. Click OK to close the dialog box. 5. Click to begin recording. 6. Click to stop recording. 7. Click to exit the screen capture function.
Full-Screen Mode Author Window The Author window, available in both Full-Screen and Studio modes, allows you to compile and organize your presentation. You can import slides, add supplementary items into the Timeline, preview your presentation, and edit Timeline clips. To enter the Author window, click the Author tab in Full-Screen mode.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Using the Timeline The Author window contains a Timeline in which you can insert and organize media clips, tests, and even pause markers. Timeline slider. Begins playback from the current Timeline slider position. Pauses playback. Jumps to the previous clip edge. Jumps to the next clip edge. Splits a video/audio clip at the current Timeline slider position. Trims video to the left of the current Timeline slider position.
Full-Screen Mode Navigating in the Timeline You can navigate to different positions in the Timeline. To navigate in the Timeline, do one of the following: • Click anywhere on the Timeline ruler to place the slider at that position. • Click to jump to the previous clip edge. • Click to jump to the next clip edge. • Drag the Timeline slider to zoom in or zoom out on the Timeline. Zooming out allows you to take in your entire presentation, while zooming in allows you to view more detail.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 2. Enter a new time position, then press OK. Rename a Clip in the Timeline To rename a clip in the Timeline, do this: 1. Right-click the clip, then select Rename. 2. Enter a new name, then press the Enter key. Insert a Pause Marker in the Timeline Inserting a pause marker in the Timeline pauses your presentation during playback when the Timeline slider reaches the pause marker position.
Full-Screen Mode 2. Click Add. The Add TOC Marker dialog box opens. 3. Enter a name and (if necessary) a precise position in the Timeline, then click OK. The new TOC marker is added to your presentation at the position of the Timeline slider (or at the position you have specified). For more information on TOC markers, see Manage TOC Markers on p.38. Add a Watermark A watermark is an image that appears on top of your presentation. Often it is a company logo or copyright information.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Remove a Watermark To remove a watermark, do this: 40 1. Right-click the media clip in the Timeline, then select Watermark.... The Watermark dialog box opens. 2. Click Remove Watermark, then click OK.
Full-Screen Mode Editing Clips in the Timeline ‘Editing clips’ is a broad term that encompasses a number of different functions: you can, for example, trim unwanted sections from video or audio clips, adjust the color of a video clip, and more.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Adjust a Video Clip’s Color Attributes You may wish to adjust the color attributes of a video or image clip in order to brighten or clarify the image. You can easily correct or enhance a clip’s color using the Adjust Video function. To adjust video, do this: 1. Right-click on the media clip in the Timeline, then select Adjust Video.... The Adjust Video dialog box opens. 2. Drag the sliders to adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, and saturations levels to your satisfaction. 3.
Full-Screen Mode Add Background Audio to Your Presentation To add background audio to your presentation, do this: 1. Right-click anywhere in the Video or Audio track in the Timeline, then select Background Audio.... The Background Audio dialog box opens. 2. Click Browse to locate the audio file you would like to use. • To modify the volume of the audio file, drag the Volume slider. 3. Click OK.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 2. Click on the audio level line at the point where you want to change the audio level to set a volume key. Drag the volume key up to increase the volume or down to decrease the volume. Adjust a Clip’s Overall Volume You can adjust the overall volume of an audio clip or the audio portion of a video clip. To adjust a clip’s overall volume, do this: 44 1. Right-click the clip in the Timeline, then select Adjust Audio.... The Adjust Audio dialog box opens. 2.
Full-Screen Mode Add an Audio Fade In/Fade Out Effect You can add a fade in or fade out effect to an audio clip or the audio portion of a video clip. To add a fade in/fade out effect, do this: 1. Right-click the clip in the Timeline, then select Adjust Audio.... The Adjust Audio dialog box opens. 2. Select one or both fade options and enter the duration of the fade (in seconds): • Check Fade In to start an audio track with a fade-in from silence.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 1. Right-click on the clip in the Timeline, then select Adjust Audio.... The Adjust Audio dialog box opens. 2. Drag the slider to adjust volume level to your satisfaction. 3. Click OK. Restore an Audio Clip’s Volume Levels If you are dissatisfied with the volume level of any audio clip after adjusting it, you can easily restore the clip’s original volume level. To restore a clip’s original volume level, right-click the clip, then select Restore original volume level.
Full-Screen Mode Using the Supplement Pane The Supplement pane has several tabs across the top that allow you to access diverse options. Each of these options allows you to add supplementary materials to your presentation. Manage Chapters You can add or change chapters in your presentation. To manage chapters, click the Chapters tab in the Supplement pane. Chapters allow for ease of navigation on a presentation.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 1. Click the Chapter tab in the Supplement pane. 2. Navigate to a location on the Timeline with the slider, then click Add. The Add Chapter Marker dialog box opens. 3. Enter a chapter name and (if necessary) a precise position in the Timeline, then click OK. The new chapter marker is added to your presentation at the position of the Timeline slider (or at the position you have specified). Delete a Chapter Marker To delete a chapter marker, do this: 1.
Full-Screen Mode To manage TOC markers, click the TOC tab in the Supplement pane.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Insert a TOC Marker To insert a TOC marker into the Timeline, do this: 1. Click the TOC tab in the Supplement pane. 2. Click Add. The Add TOC Marker dialog box opens. 3. Enter a name and (if necessary) a precise position in the Timeline, then click OK. The new TOC marker is added to your presentation at the position of the Timeline slider (or at the position you have specified). Edit a TOC Marker To edit a TOC marker, do this: 1. Click the TOC tab in the Supplement pane. 2.
Full-Screen Mode Manage Templates You can add or change templates in your presentation. To manage templates, click the Templates tab in the Supplement pane. Note: To change display options, click thumbnail view. to switch to large slide view or to switch to The template you select controls the appearance of your presentation. Since you can insert more than one template in the Timeline, you can change the look of your presentation at different points in time.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Insert a Template in the Timeline at the Timeline Slider Position This is the quickest way to insert a template in the Timeline. To insert a template in the Timeline at the Timeline slider position, do this: 1. Position the Timeline slider to the point at which you want to insert the new template. 2. Double-click the template you want to use. The template is inserted in the Timeline at the position of the Timeline slider.
Full-Screen Mode 1. Right-click the template you want to rename, then click Rename. The Rename Template dialog box opens. 2. Enter a new name, then click OK. The template is renamed. Edit a CSS Template Editing an existing CSS template allows you to create customized templates for your specific needs. To edit a CSS template, do this: 1. Right-click the CSS template you want to edit, then click Edit. The Template Editor opens. 2. Modify the template as desired: 3.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 1. Click . The Import New Template dialog box opens. 2. Select the directory to which you want to import the template. 3. Enter the template’s name, then click Finish. The template is imported into the Supplement pane. View a Template’s Properties To view a template’s properties, do this: 54 1. Right-click the template whose properties you want to view, then click Properties. The Template Properties dialog box opens. 2. Click OK to close the dialog box.
Full-Screen Mode Manage Project Properties You can add or edit a presentation project file’s properties. To manage project properties, click the Properties tab in the Supplement pane. Note: If your presentation is a part of a large database, adding keywords can aid your target audience in locating your presentation quickly. Edit a Project’s Properties To edit a project’s properties, enter or modify information in the different fields. The updated information is saved automatically.
CyberLink StreamAuthor View a Template’s SCORM Properties To view or modify a template’s SCORM properties, do this: 56 1. Click . The SCORM 1.2 Metadata dialog box opens. 2. Enter or modify information in the fields, then click OK.
Full-Screen Mode Manage Attachments You may add reference files and URLs to your presentation. To manage attachments, click the Attachments tab in the Supplement pane. Add an Attachment Attachments can include any kind of supplementary files or URLs that you would like to attach to your presentation. To add an attachment, do this: 1. Click Add. The Add a Reference File/URL dialog box opens. 2. Select a file or enter a URL for viewers to download/view. 3.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 1. Select an attachment, then click Edit. The Edit a Reference File/URL dialog box opens. 2. Modify the attachment as necessary, then click OK. The attachment is modified in your presentation. Delete an Attachment To delete an attachment, do this: 1. select the attachment, then click Delete. 2. When the warning message appears, click Yes. Manage Tests To manage tests, click the Tests tab in the Supplement pane.
Full-Screen Mode 1. Click Create. The Create Test dialog box appears. 2. Click to add a question. • To remove a question, select it, then click • To move a question up, select it, then click • To move a question down, select it, then click 3. . . . Select the question type. • Single Answer: a multiple-choice question that has only one correct answer. • Multiple Answer: a multiple-choice question that has two or more possible correct answers.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 6. Click OK. StreamAuthor generates the test in Microsoft Word. 7. Enter the test title, the question wording and support files (if required), and the correct answer in the appropriate table cells. Note: Enter the correct answer(s) in the Answer cell. 8. Save the test. You may now import the test for use in StreamAuthor. Import a Test After creating or editing a test, you must import it in order to make the test available in your presentation. To import a test, do this: 1.
Full-Screen Mode 2. Enter the location of the Word file. 3. Modify the test’s settings. • Enter the directory where the Word file you created for the test is located. Click Browse... to locate and open the file. • Enter the test’s weight. If there is only one test in your presentation, leave the weight at 100% • Enter the number of questions you would like to appear on each page of the test when if opens in your presentation.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Edit a Test’s Settings To edit a test’s settings, do this: 1. Select the test, then click Settings. The Test Settings dialog box opens. 2. Modify the test’s settings as necessary, then click OK. Note: The settings are the same as in the test importing process. For more information, see Import a Test on p.44. Edit a Test’s Passing Score To edit a test’s passing score, do this: 62 1. Select the test. 2. Enter a new passing score in the Passing Score entry box.
Full-Screen Mode Manage Second Slides If you use a second slide in your presentation, you can manage it here. To manage second slides, click the Slide 2 tab in the Supplement pane. Note: To change display options, click thumbnail view. to switch to large slide view or to switch to Clicking the Slide 2 tab in the Supplement pane displays the Slide 2 track in the Timeline.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Import Slides for Use as Second Slides To import slides for use as second slides, do this: 1. Click . The Import Slides/URL dialog box opens. 2. Click Add Files, then locate and open the files you want to import. • You can remove a file from the list of files to be imported by selecting it in the list, then clicking Delete. • Convert PowerPoint slides to images: Check this option to ensure that PowerPoint slides appear exactly as in the original PowerPoint presentation.
Full-Screen Mode Publish Window The Publish window (in both Full-Screen and Studio modes) allows you to compile your presentation in one of a number of different formats, then save it to the destination of your choice. To enter the Publish window, click the Publish tab in either Full-Screen or Studio mode. The Publish window appears as follows: To publish your presentation, do this: 1. Create or open a Full-Screen or Studio presentation project. 2. Click the Publish tab.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 3. Select an encoding profile • For information on configuring encoding profiles, see Creating Encoding Profiles on p.94. 4. Select a publishing destination. • For information on publishing destinations, see Publishing Profiles on p.95. 66 5. Enter a subfolder name, if desired. Doing so creates a subfolder under the publication destination that you set in the above step. 6. Click Publish to publish your files to the selected folder.
Chapter 3: Studio Mode Working in Studio mode is similar to editing a movie in a video editing suite. Because you work “offline” in Studio mode, you can add video, audio, images, and transition effects to create a multimedia presentation that plays like a video file. The various kinds of media are stored in the Library, which is described first in this chapter. This chapter contains the following sections: • Creating a Studio Presentation File on p.50 • Opening a Studio Presentation File on p.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Creating a Studio Presentation File You can create a Studio Presentation project in CSS format or multiple frame windows format. The procedures for both are given below. Create a Studio Presentation in CSS Format To create a new Studio presentation in CSS format, do this: 50 1. Start StreamAuthor, or select the File > New Project... command from within an existing presentation. In the dialog box that opens, select Studio Presentation. 2.
Studio Mode 3. Select the template you would like to use, then click Next. • If you have created a custom template, you can select it in the list. For more information, please see Editing CSS Templates on p.83. 4. Add your source media files, then click Finish. • To enable video capture, select the Video option, then select your video capture device from the drop-down box (if necessary). You can also select your audio capture device from the Audio drop-down box (if necessary).
CyberLink StreamAuthor Create a Studio Presentation in Multiple Frame Window Format To create a new Studio presentation in multiple frame window format, do this: 52 1. Start StreamAuthor, or select the File > New Project... command from within an existing presentation. In the dialog box that opens, select Studio Presentation. 2. Select Multiple Frame Windows, then click Next.
Studio Mode 3. Select the template you would like to use, then click Next. • If you have created a custom template, you can select it in the list. For more information, please see Editing CSS Templates on p.83. 4. Add your source media files, then click Finish. • To enable video capture, select the Video option, then select your video capture device from the drop-down box (if necessary). You can also select your audio capture device from the Audio drop-down box (if necessary).
CyberLink StreamAuthor Opening a Studio Presentation File You may begin authoring a presentation immediately after creating a new project file, or you may wish to work on an existing project file. To open an existing project file for authoring, do one of the following: • Select the File > New Project... command, then click a recent project’s name to open it directly or click More..., then locate and open a project file. • Select the File > Open Project... command, then locate and open a project file.
Studio Mode Saving a Studio Presentation File Saving a Studio presentation file is very straightforward. The only exception of note is an option to save your media files in your project directory. To save a Studio presentation file, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio presentation project. 2. Select the File > Save Project or File > Save Project As... command. A message box opens. 3. Select a save option. • To copy all of your original media files to your project directory, click Yes.
CyberLink StreamAuthor • To specify a directory, click Browse..., then locate and open the desired directory. 6. 56 Click Finish.
Studio Mode Studio Window This section describes the functions available in the Studio window of Studio mode. The Studio window allows you to import video/audio clips as well as PowerPoint slides for presentation authoring. To enter the Studio window, click the Studio tab in Studio mode.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Using the Library The Library in the Studio window allows you to import slides and media files (where they become “clips”) in order to make them available in your presentation. Note: To change display options, click thumbnail view. to switch to large slide view or to switch to Import Media Files into the Library You can import the following types of files as media files: • Video files: .avi, .asf, .dat, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .m1v, .mwv formats • Audio files: .aif, .aiff, .au, .
Studio Mode Import Slides into the Library You can import the following types of files as slides: • PowerPoint files (.ppt format) • Excel files (.xls format) • Word files (.doc format) • Image files (.bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png formats) • HTML files (.htm, .html, .zip formats) • PDF files (.pdf format) • Flash files (.swf format) • Text files (.txt format) Note: Only PowerPoint and Excel files are divided into multiple slides when imported (provided that the original file contains multiple pages).
CyberLink StreamAuthor 6. Click OK. Manage Clips in the Library Once clips are imported into the Library, there are a number of ways that you can manage them. Re-Order Slides in Your Presentation Once you have imported slides into the Library, you can re-order them before you insert them into the Library, to ensure that your presentation is ordered correctly. To re-order slides in the Library, drag a slide to a new position.
Studio Mode Insert a Clip from the Library into the Timeline To insert a clip from the Library in the Timeline, do this: 1. Click the tab or the tab in the Library. 2. Right-click the clip you want to insert, then click Insert in Timeline. The Clip Timeline Position dialog box opens. 3. Enter a precise position in the Timeline, then click OK. The clip is added to your presentation at the position you have specified. Edit a Slide in the Library To edit a slide in the Library, do this: 1.
CyberLink StreamAuthor View the Properties of a Clip in the Library To view the properties of a clip in the Library, do this: 1. Click the tab or the tab. 1. Right-click the clip, then select Properties. • If you select a media clip, the Media Properties dialog box opens. • If you select a slide, the Slide Properties dialog box opens. 2. 62 Click OK.
Studio Mode Convert an Audio/Video Clip to WMV Format To convert an audio/video clip to WMV format, do this: 1. Click the tab in the Library. 2. Right-click the clip, then select Convert to WMV. The Convert Clip dialog box opens. 3. Select en encoding profile from the list. 4. Enter the directory in which you would like to save the new file. • Click Browse... to locate the directory.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Inserting Content into the Timeline The Studio window contains a Timeline, in which you can organize your presentation. This section describes the functions available using the Timeline in the Studio window. Note: This Timeline is somewhat simpler than the Timeline in the Author window, though some of the functions are shared. For more information on Timeline functions, see Using the Timeline on p.29.
Studio Mode • You can also insert a slide at the current Timeline slider position by selecting the slide, then clicking . To insert the following slide, click . Insert a Clip in the Timeline Precisely This is the most precise way to insert a clip in the Timeline. To insert a clip in the Timeline precisely, do this: 1. Right-click the clip you want to insert, then click Insert in Timeline. The Clip Timeline Position dialog box opens. Enter a precise position in the Timeline, then click OK.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Insert a Blank Slide into the Timeline You can insert a blank slide into your presentation, then use the pen and text tools to add color, shapes, and wording. You can insert and create a blank slide at any point in the Timeline. To insert a blank slide into the Timeline, do this: 66 1. Create or open a Studio presentation project. 2. Click 3. Use the drawing and text tools to create your slide. For more information, see Insert a Blank Slide While Recording on p.20. .
Studio Mode Add a Watermark A watermark is an image that appears on top of your presentation. Often it is a company logo or copyright information. You can use any image file in .bmp, .gif, .jpg, or .jpeg formats To add a watermark, do this: 1. Right-click the media clip in the Timeline, then select Watermark.... The Watermark dialog box opens. 2. Click Browse... to locate the image you would like to use as a watermark. • Drag the watermark to the desired position.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Remove a Watermark To remove a watermark, do this: 1. Right-click the media clip in the Timeline, then select Watermark.... The Watermark dialog box opens. 2. Click Remove Watermark, then click OK. Navigating in the Timeline You can navigate to different positions in the Timeline. To navigate in the Timeline, do one of the following: • Click anywhere on the Timeline ruler to place the slider at that position. • Click to jump to the previous clip edge.
Studio Mode Delete a Clip in the Timeline To delete a clip in the Timeline, do one of the following: • Right-click the clip, then select Delete. • Select the clip, then press the Delete key. • To clear the Timeline of all clips, choose the Edit > Clear Timeline command or right- click on any track and choose Clear Timeline. Move a Clip in the Timeline Quickly To move a clip in the Timeline quickly, drag and drop it to a new location.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Rename a Clip in the Timeline To rename a clip in the Timeline, do this: 1. Right-click the clip, then select Rename. 2. Enter a new name, then press the Enter key. Insert a Pause Marker in the Timeline Inserting a pause marker in the Timeline pauses your presentation during playback when the Timeline slider reaches the pause marker position. You may wish to insert a pause marker at a certain point to initiate a discussion, or for a question and answer session or an intermission.
Studio Mode Insert a Transition into the Timeline Transition effects add a touch of professionalism to your presentation as you progress from one slide to the next. You can insert a transition effect between two adjacent video or image clips in the Video track in the Timeline. To insert a transition into the Timeline, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio presentation project, then click the 2. Drag the transition between two clips in the Video track. tab.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Capture Video in the Studio Window You can capture video from a variety of sources. To capture video in the Studio window, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio presentation project. 2. Click . 3. Click . The Device Configuration dialog box opens. 4. Uncheck the Audio only option. 5. Modify your capture configuration if necessary, then click OK. For more information, see Configure Your Capture Devices on p.23.
Studio Mode Take a Snapshot of Video Playback You can capture a single frame from a video clip as a .bmp file. To take a snapshot of a video clip, do this: 1. Begin playback or navigate to the frame you want to capture. 2. Click . The current frame of video is captured. Note: To use this image in your presentation, you must import it into the Library. For more information, see Import Media Files into the Library on p.54.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Capture Audio from a Capture Device in the Studio Window To capture audio from a capture device in the Studio window, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio presentation project. 2. Click . 3. Click . The Device Configuration dialog box opens. Note: Make sure that your capture device is connected, turned on, and ready to record. 4. Check the Audio only option. 5. Modify your capture configuration if necessary, then click OK.
Studio Mode Record a Voice-Over Narration in the Studio Window To record a voice-over narration in the Studio window, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio presentation project. 2. Navigate to a section of the Timeline in which there is no audio clip in the Audio track. 3. Click in the Audio track. A three-second countdown appears in the Preview window to allow you to prepare for recording. 4. Recite your narration into your microphone. 5. Click in the Audio track to stop recording.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Preview Your Production You can preview your presentation at any time during the authoring process in order to ensure that your editing is going smoothly. Using the Timeline slider, you can start your preview from any point within the presentation. 1. Locate the point at which you want to begin your preview. 2. Click Play. The preview starts in the Preview window from the point you have specified. • To preview the entire presentation, use the playback controls.
Studio Mode Capture Window Capturing various types of media allows you to create presentations with more impact. You can acquire video and audio from a wide variety of sources, including a camcorder, TV, webcam, microphone, Audio CD, as well as on-screen motion. The types of media that are available for capture depend on the hardware configuration of your computer. The Capture window offers more advanced, and more detailed, capture options than the Studio window.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Capture Options Pane The capture options pane appears as follows: Click an icon to open the associated capturing function: • Click to being capturing from a DV camcorder. For more information, see Capture from DV Camcorder on p.75. • Click to being capturing from TV. For more information, see Capture from TV on p.76. • Click to being capturing from webcam. For more information, see Capture from Webcam on p.77. • Click to being capturing from microphone.
Studio Mode Capture Information Pane The Capture Information pane displays information about the captured media, such as recorded file size, available disk space, and recorded video/audio length. The Capture Information pane appears as follows: For information on configuring your video or audio capture device, see Configure Your Capture Devices on p.23. For information on using encoding profiles, see Encoding Profiles on p.91.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Capture from DV Camcorder DV camcorders record in a digital format that does not require conversion before being used on a computer, and often provide a number of advanced recording options. To capture from a DV camcorder, do this: Note: Make sure your camcorder is in VRC mode before capturing. 1. Create or open a Studio Presentation project. 2. Click the Capture tab. 3. Click to open the DV camcorder capture function.
Studio Mode 5. Click to stop capture. The Summary Information dialog box appears. 6. Enter the necessary project information and set the directory where you want to save the project file, then click OK. The clip you have captured appears in the Captured Clips pane. • To specify a directory, click Browse..., then locate and open the desired directory. • To view the captured clip, click View. The clip begins playing in Windows Media Player.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Capture from TV You may wish to add segments from your favorite TV programs to your presentation, or simply record other segments for different uses. To capture from TV, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio Presentation project. 2. Click the Capture tab. 3. Click • Click to open the TV capture function. if you have CATV (cable TV), or click if your TV has an antenna.
Studio Mode 4. Locate the channel you want to capture. You may do this in one of the following ways: • Click to go to the next channel or • Click go to the previous channel. to return to the previously viewed channel. • Enter a channel number in the channel box. 5. Click to begin recording. 6. Click to stop capture. 7. Enter the necessary project information and set the directory where you want to save the project file, then click OK.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Capture from Webcam Webcams (also known as PC cameras) are inexpensive, handy video cameras that you can use for simple video capturing. To capture from webcam, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio Presentation project. 2. Click the Capture tab. 3. Click to open the webcam capture function. • To modify the recording volume, click , then drag the slider up to increase recording volume or down to decrease recording volume. Click to mute the recording volume.
Studio Mode 5. Click to stop capture. The Summary Information dialog box appears. 6. Enter the necessary project information and set the directory where you want to save the project file, then click OK. The clip you have captured appears in the Captured Clips pane. • To specify a directory, click Browse..., then locate and open the desired directory. • To view the captured clip, click View. The clip begins playing in Windows Media Player.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Capture from Microphone Your presentation may require a narrative voice-over, or you may elect to record dialog in a studio for better acoustics. No matter what kind of audio tracks you record, they can be captured with a microphone for use in your StreamAuthor project. To capture from a microphone, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio Presentation project. 2. Click the Capture tab. 3. Click to open the microphone capture function.
Studio Mode 4. Click to begin recording. 5. Click to stop capture. The Summary Information dialog box appears. 6. Enter the necessary project information and set the directory where you want to save the project file, then click OK. The clip you have captured appears in the Captured Clips pane. • To specify a directory, click Browse..., then locate and open the desired directory. • To view the captured clip, click View. The clip begins playing in Windows Media Player.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Rip from Audio CD Using your favorite music can help you to create a really fun, personalized presentation. If you have music stored on an Audio CD, you can rip the songs you want and then add them as audio tracks in StreamAuthor. To rip audio tracks from Audio CD, do this: 1. Create or open a Studio Presentation project. 2. Click the Capture tab. 3. Click to open the Audio CD capture function.
Studio Mode 4. Insert your Audio CD, then select your drive. 5. Select the track you want to rip. 6. Click to begin recording. 7. Click to stop ripping. Screen Capture The screen capture function is shared between Studio mode and Full-Screen mode. For a full description of the functions available in the screen capture function, please see Screen Capture on p.25.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Captured Clips Pane When the capture process is completed, captured clips appear in the Captured Clips pane. The Captured Clips pane appears as follows: Right-clicking clips in this area displays a menu that provides several options: • Remove from Library: Select this option to remove the clip from the Captured Clips pane. • Delete from Disk: Select this option to remove the clip from the Captured Clips pane and delete the source file from your hard disk.
Studio Mode Author Window The Author window is shared between Studio mode and Full-Screen mode. For a full description of the functions available in the Author window, please see Author Window on p.29. Publish Window The Publish window is shared between Studio mode and Full-Screen mode. For a full description of the functions available in the Publish window, please see Publish Window on p.48.
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Chapter 4: Editing CSS Templates You can edit CSS templates in the Template Editor in order to customize the template for your presentation. You can modify the background, border, style, and layout of windows and buttons in the template. After you have modified these components, you can preview, then save, the template. This chapter contains the following sections: • The Template Editor on p.84 • Opening Templates on p.85 • Modifying Templates on p.86 • Previewing a Template on p.
CyberLink StreamAuthor The Template Editor You can modify the template in your presentation using the Template Editor. To open the Template Editor, do this: 1. Click the Templates tab in the Supplement pane. 2. Right-click the CSS template you want to edit, then click Edit. The Template Editor opens.
Editing CSS Templates Opening Templates Opening templates is straightforward, and a preview of each template is provided, ensuring that you open the correct template. To open a template, do this: 1. Click or select the File > Open command. The Open dialog box opens. • To open a default template, click the Default tab, then select a template. • To open a customized template, click the Custom tab, then select a template. 2. Click OK.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Modifying Templates You can modify both template components as well as the template background. Modify a Template’s Layout You can change the size, location, and relative level of template components in order to modify the overall layout of the template. Change a Component’s Size To change a component’s size, drag one of its edges to the desired size. Change a Component’s Location To change a component’s location, drag and drop the component to the desired location.
Editing CSS Templates Modify a Window’s Background To modify a template window’s background, do this: 1. Right click on any window (i.e.: not on a button) in the Edit window, then select Settings from the menu. The Settings dialog box opens. Note: The appearance of this dialog box depends on the component that you select. 2. Select a background option: • To make the background transparent, select Transparent. • To use a color, select Use background color, then click Change.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 1. Right click on any window (i.e.: not on a button) in the Edit window, then select Settings from the menu. The Settings dialog box opens. Note: The appearance of this dialog box depends on the component that you select. 2. Select a border option: • To display a border around the window, check Show Border. • To change the width of the border, select a width from the Width drop-down menu. • To change the color of the border, click Select.
Editing CSS Templates 1. Right click on a window in the Edit window that contains text, then select Settings from the menu. The Settings dialog box opens. Note: The appearance of this dialog box depends on the component that you select. 2. Select a text option: • Select a title from the drop-down menu. • To change font attributes, click Modify. The standard Font dialog box opens, which allows you to control font attributes, including size and color. 3. Click OK.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Modify Button Settings To modify button settings, do this: 1. Right click on any button in the Edit window, then select Settings from the menu. The Settings dialog box opens. 2. Select a button option: • Select the type of button you want to use in the Button Type drop-down menu. • To use the normal button style, select Normal. • To use the pressed button style, select Pressed. • To use the highlighted button style, select Highlighted.
Editing CSS Templates Saving a Template When saving a template, you must provide a subfolder name. To save a template, do this: 1. Click or select the File > Save or File > Save As... command. The Save As... dialog box opens. 2. Enter a subfolder name and a template name, then click OK. The new template is now available to be imported for use in your StreamAuthor presentation. For more information, see Import a Template on p.42.
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Chapter 5: Encoding Profiles You can select - or create - an encoding profile to match exactly the audio and video output your presentation requires. This chapter contains the following sections: • What are Encoding Profiles? on p.92 • Selecting the Right Encoding Profile on p.93 • Creating Encoding Profiles on p.94 • Managing Encoding Profiles on p.
CyberLink StreamAuthor What are Encoding Profiles? An encoding profile is simply a set of attributes (such as bitrate, and audio output type) that determine the quality of the final project file that your audience will see (and/or hear). Selecting an encoding profile is the first step in publishing your presentation. StreamAuthor offers a large list of encoding profiles in the Publish window. A short list of encoding profiles are displayed in the Publish window.
Encoding Profiles Selecting the Right Encoding Profile The first thing you might want to keep in mind while selecting an encoding profile is that there is (generally speaking, at least) no “right” or “wrong” encoding profile, though there may be a more or less suitable profile for the particular presentation that you create. The main considerations when selecting an encoding profile are suitable audio/video quality and small enough file size to allow for fast streaming or other use.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Creating Encoding Profiles You can configure the default encoding profiles that are available in your current presentation project using the Profile Configuration function in order to create your own, customized profiles. To create a custom encoding profile, do this: 94 1. Click the Publish tab. 2. Click Configure. The Profile Configuration dialog box opens.
Encoding Profiles 3. Select the media type you want to use, then click Copy. The Create Profile dialog box opens. 4. Enter a unique name for the new profile (and optionally modify the description), then click OK. Your new profile appears in the list of available encoding profiles. 5. Select your new profile from the list, then click Edit.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Managing Encoding Profiles You can manage all of the encoding profiles in StreamAuthor using the Profile Management function. To open the Profile Management function, select the Tools > Profile Management command. The Profile Management dialog box opens. In the Profile Management dialog box, you can select any of the categories of encoding profiles, and any of the individual profiles, available in StreamAuthor for modification.
Chapter 6: Publishing Profiles Once your presentation is finished, you can publish it in one of several formats to various destinations. You can publish your presentation as a presentation file, an EXE file, or a SCORM 1.2-compliant ZIP file. Publish your file to a local drive or remote server, and select from a wide variety of publishing options, including content security and automatic expiration. This chapter contains the following sections: • Creating a Publishing Profile on p.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Creating a Publishing Profile A publishing profile is a set of publishing attributes that you can use as a shortcut to publish your presentations to the same location, and in the same format, each time you publish. You can think of a publishing profile as a shortcut to selecting these attributes for your presentation. Publish as a Presentation You can publish your project as a streaming presentation using HTML.
Publishing Profiles • Choose between SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 for your publishing standard. 6. Enter the name of the directory where the presentation files will be copied and the name of your presentation’s home page, then click Next. • To specify a directory, click Browse..., then locate and open the desired directory.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 7. Enter a destination name and optionally modify the description, then click Finish. Publish a Presentation to a Web Server on a Remote Server To publish a presentation to a web server on a remote server, do this: 98 1. Click Create (under step 2). A dialog box opens. 2. Select the Publish as a presentation option, then click Next. 3. Check Publish to a Remote server, select the to Web server option, then click Next.
Publishing Profiles • Choose between SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 for your publishing standard. 4. Specify how StreamAuthor copies files to your web server, then click Next. • If you use FTP, select the FTP option. Enter the URL and the port number of the server. If you want to enter the login ID and password now, select the Enter login ID and password option and enter them in the available fields. If you want to enter them later, select the Enter login ID and password later option.
CyberLink StreamAuthor • If you use a LAN, select the LAN option. Enter the URL of the server. 5. 100 Enter the URL and the name of the home page of your presentation, then click Next.
Publishing Profiles 6. Enter a destination name and optionally modify the description, then click Finish.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Publish a Presentation to a Windows Media Server and a Web Server on a Remote Server To publish a presentation to Windows Media Server and a web server on a remote server, do this: 1. Click Create (under step 2). A dialog box opens. 2. Select the Publish as a presentation option, then click Next. 3. Select the to Windows Media server and Web server option, then click Next. • Choose between SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 for your publishing standard.
Publishing Profiles 4. Specify how StreamAuthor copies files to your web server, then click Next. • If you use FTP, select the FTP option. Enter the URL and the port number of the server. If you want to enter the login ID and password now, select the Enter login ID and password option and enter them in the available fields. If you want to enter them later, select the Enter login ID and password later option. • If you use a LAN, select the LAN option. Enter the URL of the server.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 5. Enter the URL and the name of the home page of your presentation, then click Next. 6. Specify how StreamAuthor copies files to your media server, then click Next. • If you use FTP, select the FTP option. Enter the URL and the port number of the server. If you want to enter the login ID and password now, select the Enter login ID and password option and enter them in the available fields. If you want to enter them later, select the Enter login ID and password later option.
Publishing Profiles • If you use a LAN, select the LAN option. Enter the URL of the server. 7. Enter the URL of your presentation, then click Next.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 8. 106 Enter a destination name and optionally modify the description, then click Finish.
Publishing Profiles Publish a Presentation to a CyberLink CTMS Server on a Remote Server To publish a presentation to a CyberLink CTMS server on a remote server, do this: 1. Click Create (under step 2). A dialog box opens. 2. Select the Publish as a presentation option, then click Next. 3. Select the to CyberLink CTMS server option, then click Next. • Choose between SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 for your publishing standard.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 4. Enter the URL of your presentation, then click Next. • Click Test Connection to test your connection to the CTMS server. • 5. If you want to enter the login ID and password now, select the Enter login ID and password option and enter them in the available fields. If you want to enter them later, select the Enter login ID and password later option. Enter a destination name and optionally modify the description, then click Finish.
Publishing Profiles Publish an EXE File to a Local Drive To publish an EXE file to a local drive, do this: 1. Click Create (under step 2). A dialog box opens. 2. Select the Publish as an EXE file option, then click Next.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 3. Set your expiration option, then click Next. • You can select Never expires (the EXE file never expires), enter dates of validity, or enter a number of days after which the EXE file will expire. 110 4. Select the Publish to a local drive option, then click Next. 5. Select your security option, then click Next.
Publishing Profiles • Select Public to make the file available to all users. • Select Secure, then enter a password to make the file password-protected. • You can check the No data encryption to avoid Windows XP SP2 security warnings to publish an EXE file without encyption.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 112 6. Enter an output directory, then click Next. 7. Enter a destination name and optionally modify the description, then click Finish.
Publishing Profiles Publish an EXE File to a Web Server on a Remote Server To publish an EXE file to a web server on a remote server, do this: 1. Click Create (under step 2). A dialog box opens. 2. Select the Publish as an EXE file option, then click Next.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 3. Set your expiration option, then click Next. • You can select Never expires (the EXE file never expires), enter dates of validity, or enter a number of days after which the EXE file will expire. 4. 114 Select the Publish to a remote server option, and to Web server option, then click Next.
Publishing Profiles 5. Select your security option, then click Next. • Select Public to make the file available to all users. • Select Secure, then enter a password to make the file password-protected. • You can check the No data encryption to avoid Windows XP SP2 security warnings to publish an EXE file without encyption.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 6. Specify how StreamAuthor copies files to your web server, then click Next. • If you use FTP, select the FTP option. Enter the URL and the port number of the server. If you want to enter the login ID and password now, select the Enter login ID and password option and enter them in the available fields. If you want to enter them later, select the Enter login ID and password later option. • If you use a LAN, select the LAN option. Enter the URL of the server.
Publishing Profiles 7. Enter the URL of your presentation, then click Next. 8. Enter a destination name and optionally modify the description, then click Finish.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Publish as a ZIP File You can publish your project as a SCORM 1.2-compliant/SCORM 2004-compliant ZIP file. Publish a ZIP File to a Local Drive To publish a ZIP file to a local drive, do this: 1. Click Create (under step 2). A dialog box opens. 2. Select the Publish as a ZIP file option, then click Next. • You can choose to publish a single ZIP file that includes all presentation files or multiple ZIP files of selected chapters.
Publishing Profiles 3. Select the Publish to a local drive option, then click Next. • Choose between SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 for your publishing standard. 4. Select your security option, then click Next. • Select Public to make the file available to all users.
CyberLink StreamAuthor • Select Secure, then enter a password to make the file password-protected. 5. 120 Enter an output directory, then click Next.
Publishing Profiles 6. Enter a destination name and optionally modify the description, then click Finish.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Publish a ZIP File to a Web Server on a Remote Server To publish a ZIP file to a web server on a remote server, do this: 1. Click Create (under step 2). A dialog box opens. 2. Select the Publish as a ZIP file option, then click Next. • You can choose to publish a single ZIP file that includes all presentation files or multiple ZIP files of selected chapters. 3. Select Publish to a remote server, and select the to Web server option, then click Next. • Choose between SCORM 1.
Publishing Profiles 4. Select your security option, then click Next. • Select Public to make the file available to all users. • Select Secure, then enter a password to make the file password-protected.
CyberLink StreamAuthor 5. Specify how StreamAuthor copies files to your web server, then click Next. • If you use FTP, select the FTP option. Enter the URL and the port number of the server. If you want to enter the login ID and password now, select the Enter login ID and password option and enter them in the available fields. If you want to enter them later, select the Enter login ID and password later option. • If you use a LAN, select the LAN option. Enter the URL of the server.
Publishing Profiles 6. Enter the URL of your presentation, then click Next. 7. Enter a destination name and optionally modify the description, then click Finish.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Modifying Publishing Profiles You can modify publishing profiles in the main Publish window during the publishing process. You can also select the Tools > Publishing Profiles command to modify publishing profiles at any time while creating your presentation. Though the window that opens by using these two access methods is different, the functions are the same.
Publishing Profiles Delete a Publishing Profile You can delete publishing profiles that you have created and whose use is no longer needed. To delete a publishing profile, do this: 1. Click the Publish tab. 2. Select the publishing profile that you want to delete in the Publishing Profile pane, then click Delete. 3. In the message box that opens, click Yes.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Edit a Publishing Profile You can edit publishing profiles as your publishing requirements change, or in order to create a new profile based on an existing one. To edit a publishing profile, do this: 1. Click the Publish tab. 2. Select an existing publishing profile in the Publishing Profile pane, then click Copy. 3. Click Edit. A dialog box opens. • The editing procedure is the same as the creation procedure. For more information, see Creating a Publishing Profile on p.96.
Technical Support This chapter contains technical support information. Before asking CyberLink for technical support, please refer to this user's guide or online help for information. It contains all the information you generally need to use the program. You may also find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer. If your problem is not resolved using the above methods, please feel free to contact CyberLink for technical support.
CyberLink StreamAuthor Telephone Support You are welcome to call the CyberLink's Technical Support Hotline at the phone number listed below during hours of availability: CyberLink Technical Support Information Support Phone Number (886) 2-8667-1298 Support Hours 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Taiwan time (GMT +8:00) Monday to Friday, excluding holidays Note: Technical support is only offered to registered users. Please be sure to have your CDkey (located on your CD case) on hand when calling.
Index A acquire content in Full-Screen project 18 add attachment 43 background audio 35 media files in new project 50, 51 notes to a slide 67 slides in new project 12, 13, 50, 51 watermark 31, 63 adjust color of video/image clip 34 overall volume of clips 35 video and audio clips 34 volume of clips at specific point 35 Arrow tool availability 25 hotkey 25 attachments add 43 delete 43 edit 43 manage 43 audio capture in Studio window 70 Audio CD, rip 79 audio clips, convert to WMV 59 Audio track, record voice
CyberLink StreamAuthor adjust color of video/image 34 adjust overall volume 35 adjust volume at specific point 35 convert to WMV 59 delete from Library 56 delete in the Timeline 29, 65 editing 33 in Library, view properties of 58 insert from Library into Timeline 57 insert into the Timeline precisely 60 insert into the Timeline using drag-and-drop 60 manage in Library 55 move in the Timeline precisely 30, 65 move in the Timeline quickly 30, 65 mute 36 rename in the Timeline 30, 66 restore volume 36 split 3
Index publish to local drive 100 publish to web server 101 security 100, 102 expiration of EXE file 100, 101 F fade in, adding to audio clips 36 fade out, adding to audio clips 36 fax support 113 features in StreamAuthor 2 Free Draw tool 21 hotkey 25 Full-Screen Presentations, suitability of 5 full-screen, capturing 26, 27 H clip in the Timeline at the Timeline slider position 60 clip in the Timeline precisely 60 clip in the Timeline using drag-and-drop 60 clip into the Timeline at the Timeline slider p
CyberLink StreamAuthor view properties of clips in 58 Line tool 21 hotkey 25 local drive publish EXE file to 100 publish presentation to 96 publish ZIP file to 104 lock a track in the Timeline 29 M main features 2 manage attachments 43 chapter markers 37 clips in the Library 55 encoding profiles 94 project properties 42 second slide 46 templates 39 tests 43 TOC markers 38 media files, import into the Library 54 microphone, capture from 78 minimize capture toolbar 26 minimum system requirements 9 modify bo
Index insert blank slide 62 insert into Timeline 60 preferences 7 preview 47 re-order slides in Library 56 Presentation window 17 preview presentation 47, 72 templates 89 Project preferences 7 properties add keywords 42 of clips in Library 58 of project, edit 42 of project, manage 42 of templates 42 SCORM 43 publish EXE file to a local drive 100 EXE file to a web server on a remote server 101 presentation 48 presentation to CyberLink CTMS server on a remote server 100 presentation to local drive 96 present
CyberLink StreamAuthor slides add notes to 67 edit in Library 57 import into the Library 55 import second slides 47 re-order in Library 56 snapshot in Presentation window 19 in recording function 23 in Studio window 69 split clips 33 Start capture hotkey 25 Stop capture hotkey 25 Stop drawing hotkey 25 Studio Presentations, suitability of 5 Studio window 54 capture audio 70 capture video in 67 Supplement pane 37 system requirements 9 T technical support 113 Template Components pane 84 Template Editor 84 o
Index TOC markers 30 delete 39 manage 38 tracks lock 29 unlock 29 transition, insert in the Timeline 67 transparent background in templates 87 trim clips 33 TV, capture from 76 types of questions in tests 44 U Undo availability 25 hotkey 25 unlock a track in the Timeline 29 unmute a clip 36 V W watermark add 31, 63 remove 32, 64 web server publish an EXE file to 101 publish presentation to 96, 98 publish ZIP file to 106 Web sites for technical support 113 webcam, capture from 77 Window, capturing 26, 28
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