# Recording a new blank movie

You can record a blank frame in a size you specify. This option is useful if you want to create an empty project and then import PowerPoint slides, slides from another project, or images. Set a custom size in the Width and Height boxes, or select a commonly used size from the Preset Size pop-up menu.

#### To record a new blank movie:

1. Open Captivate.

2. On the Start Page, click Record or create a new movie.

The New movie options dialog box appears.

3. Select Blank movie and click OK.

The Blank movie dialog box appears.

4. Captivate uses a default capture area of 640 x 480 pixels. To change the size, select User defined (custom) and type new numbers in the Width and Height text boxes, or use the arrows to specify new numbers. You can also select Preset size, and then choose a commonly used size from the pop-up menu.

Note: In general, movie sizes larger than 800 x 600 pixels may not stream well over dial-up connections.

5. Click OK.

The movie is generated and appears in Captivate Storyboard view.