How to Import Video Using
Morae Manager Software
Why would I import
other videos?
In addition to Morae recording
(.rdg) files, you can import
video files including .avi, wmv,
and .asf, into Morae Manager. So,
you can still analyze recordings
from field usability tests.
1. To import a video file
in Manager, choose File
> Import > Video.
(Fig. 1)
Will everything
still work the
same?
Video files created by an
application other than Morae
Recorder do not have the same
set of searchable RRT data
streams (i.e., mouse clicks, Web
page changes, application
events, etc.). However, you can
still set markers and create tasks
in these videos and incorporate
portions of these videos into
your highlight videos.
Fig. 1 Open the Import dialog box.
2. Browse to locate the video
to import. Click Open.
Then click OK.
(Fig. 2)
Information from Morae tutorials at techsmith.com.
Fig. 2 Browse directories for your video.
3. Your video will then be
available for task and marker
logging. When you are ready
to save your project, select
File > Save Project As
and save your project to at
least 2 jump drives and the
IDEA Lab User laptop.
How to Create Graphs Using
Morae Manager Software
Why would I create
graphs?
After analyzing your tests, you
may wish to graph sections
of the recordings to represent
important data. You can share
these graphs in presentations
and reports.
Information and images from Morae tutorials at techsmith.com.
You may also
want to see
the SOPs for
storyboards
and creating and
converting video
clips.
Information and images from Morae tutorials at techsmith.com.
Graph Options in
Morae Manager
Why would I create
graphs?
After analyzing your tests, you
may wish to graph sections
of the recordings to represent
important data. You can share
these graphs in presentations
and reports.
Information and images from Morae tutorials at techsmith.com.
You may also
want to see
the SOPs for
storyboards
and creating and
converting video
clips.
Information and images from Morae tutorials at techsmith.com.
How to Create Video Clips Using
Morae Manager Software
Why would I
export videos?
After analyzing your tests, you
may wish to clip sections of
the recordings to represent
important data. You can share
these clips in presentations
and reports.
Information and some images from Morae tutorials at techsmith.com.
You may also
want to see
the SOPs for
storyboards
and converting
video clips.
You can create clips of your recordings in the Timeline pane of Manager
or by dragging tasks to the Clip Bin.
1. From the Timeline,
move the playhead to the
starting point of your video
and click the Selection
Start button.
2. Move the playhead to
the ending point of your
video and click the
Selection End
button.
You can manage and log
tasks in Manager using
steps 2-4, and then clicking on the Log Task
button.
Once created, defined,
and scored, tasks can be
dragged from the Project
pane to the Clip Bin, and
a video clip of the task’s
duration is created.
3. Click the Play
Selection button to
view the selected section.
4. Click the Create
Video Clip button.
The Video Clip Properties
dialog box will appear.
5. Select your desired
settings and Click OK.
The video clip appears on the
Timeline and in the Clip Bin.
Clips, tasks, and graphs from the Clip Bin and Project pane can then be
included in Storyboards and exported as videos, PowerPoints, or other
sharing formats.
How to Convert Video Using
Morae Manager Software
Why would I
convert videos?
Morae recording (.rdg) files can
only be played on computers
installed with Morae software.
You may wish to view your tests
on your own time outside of the
IDEA lab. Video files in .avi, wmv,
and .asf formats should play on
your PC or Mac.
Will everything
still work the
same?
Information and some images from Morae tutorials at techsmith.com.
Your converted video files will
include the audio and video
from your test, including the
picture-in-picture format you
see in Observer. Your video will
not include your logged tasks
and markers, though.
You may also
want to see the
SOPs for video
clips and storyboards.
Before beginning your recording session, you can choose to
save the recordings as both .rdg
and .wmv formats from Morae
Observer. (Fig. 1)
1. To convert a recording
after the recording session
is completed, open the
recording in a Manager
project. Then click on the
Present tab to the left.
Fig. 1 Save as .wmv when connecting with Observer.
2. Click and drag your
desired clip from the
project pane to the storyboard. (Fig. 2)
You can move full-length test
recording files during this step.
3. Click the
Produce
Highlight Video
button from the title bar or
choose File > Produce
Highlight Video.
Fig. 2 Drag your clip to the storyboard.
4. A dialog box will appear for this
and the next three steps. (Fig. 3)
Select the Storyboard you want to
produce. Click Next.
5. Select a compression option
using the radio buttons. Click
Next.
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Full Motion Video (.wmv) provides
a good compromise between file
size and video quality.
Lossless Video (.avi) provides
the highest quality video, but may
increase file size, especially if the
video contains lots of motion.
Custom (.avi) allows you to fully
customize your production configuration.
6. Select the size of the produced
video. Click Next.
Fig. 3 Choose production options from the dialog box.
7. Select the destination folder for
your converted file. Name your new
file. Click Finish. (Fig. 4)
The video will begin rendering, and
once finished you will have the
option of playing your new video
file.
Fig. 4 Set destination and name for your file.