Tools for creating Tutorials in flash format

[martiros]

Hi,
I need to create 20-25 very long animated tutorials for new software in Flash format.
Is there a fast of doing this?
I need just to capture screenshots with software interface, mouse movements and insert small boxes with text tips.

I was using a free version of Qarbon ViewletBuilder but our manager doesn't want their banner on the top and is not going to buy a full version - $1000 is too steep.

So, since we already have Macromedia Flash here (nobody used it though) I'd like to know if there is a way to tune-up Flash (perhaps with scripts) to do the same as ViewletBuilder.

Any suggestions?...

 

[DJTN]

I would suggest making a video and then inserting it into flash. In flashMX you can import video. You can then create text or bubbles over the action being taken.


Hope this helps,
DJTN

 

[LinuXelite]

Did you find a solution?

I have the same problem... I know its possible but I dont know how...

Frank

 

[billwatson]

You could use Flash Cam

http://www.nexusconcepts.com

its designed to capture screen shots and build a Flash based movie with captions, mp3 audio, etc.

I dont know what is costs though.

 

[martiros]

billwatson,
thank you but almost $1000 for Nexus or ViewletBuilder was the reason why I posted my question here.

I thought that there could be an extension to Flash for biulding demos.

So far I have found 2 more affordable solutions:

http://www.unflash.com

and

http://www.multidmedia.com/software/flashcast/

Have not tried them yet...