# Full motion recording

Captivate contains a useful feature called full motion recording that automatically captures frames at a higher frame rate when you record any drag-and-drop actions. By capturing at a higher rate, drag-and-drop actions display much smoother in the final Captivate SWF file. This results in a more realistic experience for users.

The full motion recording feature is automatic, whether you are creating your movie manually or using auto-record. When you begin recording a new project, Captivate automatically takes screen shots or you take shots manually. If you click on an object and begin to drag the object, Captivate starts to capture at a higher rate. You will know that this full motion recording has begun by looking at the Captivate icon in the system tray (lower right corner of your computer screen). When you are recording normally, the icon appears as a regular icon . When full motion recording automatically begins, the icon displays with red borders and flashes. To stop full motion recording, stop dragging or press an end recording key (defaults are F9 to stop full motion recording or END to stop recording completely).

When you finish recording a movie, Captivate generates the slides and displays the slides in Captivate Storyboard view. Any drag-and-drop actions that were captured with the full motion recording feature are displayed in Storyboard view with a special icon (Example). For more information about the differences between full motion slides and regular slides, see Comparing full motion slides and regular slides.

Tip: For best capture results, especially with full motion recording, perform actions (dragging, clicks, typing) slowly. For more recording tips, see Recording ticks and tips.

The full motion recording for drag-and-drop actions feature is enabled by default. You can disable it, though, at any time.

#### To disable full motion recording of drag-and-drop actions:

1. Open a Captivate project

2. From the Options menu, select Recording Options.

3. Click on the Full Motion Recording tab.

4. Deselect Automatically use full motion capture for drag-and-drop actions.

5. Click OK.