Presentation Tools Comparison Chart

Not sure which tool is right for your needs? Our comparison chart can help you decide.

Adobe Presenter

Overview	Samples / Example Uses	Requirements	Pros and Cons
Adobe Presenter allows you to record, edit and synchronize digital audio with PowerPoint slides to create web-based presentations. Presentations can be published on the Internet or saved on CD-ROM. Presentations can also be enhanced with interactive quizzes and surveys.	Sample presentation: Organizing Volunteer Programs and Collaborations by Dr. Cathy Sutphin Example uses: On-line educational materials Virtual tours	For development: An Adobe Presenter account from AHNR-IT A PC with Microsoft Office 2000 or later An audio headset Adobe Presenter - PowerPoint Plug-In For viewing: Web browser with Adobe Flash Player plug-in (6.0.65 or above for PC or Mac) A 56 kb or faster Internet connection	Pros: Presentations can be created at home or the office. Presentations can be edited after they are recorded. Presentations can be password protected. Cons: Presentations cannot be developed on the Mac.

Overview

Samples / Example Uses

Requirements

Pros and Cons

Adobe Presenter allows you to record, edit and synchronize digital audio with PowerPoint slides to create web-based presentations. Presentations can be published on the Internet or saved on CD-ROM. Presentations can also be enhanced with interactive quizzes and surveys.

Sample presentation:

Organizing Volunteer Programs and Collaborations by Dr. Cathy Sutphin

Example uses:

On-line educational materials
Virtual tours

For development:

An Adobe Presenter account from AHNR-IT
A PC with Microsoft Office 2000 or later
An audio headset
Adobe Presenter - PowerPoint Plug-In

For viewing:

Web browser with Adobe Flash Player plug-in (6.0.65 or above for PC or Mac)
A 56 kb or faster Internet connection

Pros:

Presentations can be created at home or the office.
Presentations can be edited after they are recorded.
Presentations can be password protected.

Cons:

Presentations cannot be developed on the Mac.

Adobe Captivate

Overview	Samples / Example Uses	Requirements	Pros and Cons
Adobe Captivate automatically records all on-screen actions and creates an interactive simulation in Flash format. Point and click to add text captions, narration, and e-learning interactions without any programming knowledge.	Sample demonstration: FAEIS Reports Example uses: Software demonstrations and tutorials	For development: Adobe Captivate A PC with Microsoft Office 2000 or later An audio headset For viewing: Web browser with Adobe Flash Player plug-in (6.0.65 or above for PC or Mac) A 56 kb or faster Internet connection	Pros: Simulations can be created at home or the office. Simulations can be easily integrated with Adobe Presenter . Cons: Simulations cannot be developed on the Mac.