If I record some audio, and then want to cut a piece out and paste it into another audio file, how can I do this. Whenever i open another audio file where I wish to insert a copied piece, the cut, copy, paste buttons are dimmed, as in the pic below.
Simple I bet, but how do i paste a small piece into this file?
You may need a real audio editor for that, like Audacity. That's what I use when I have to do real editing. It seems like the Storyline audio editor is mostly good for clipping and cutting. Audacity is free, too!
Yep I already use many audio editors and just wondered whether this feature was part of storyline. a pity, because it's a very basic function I think. But I'll keep using things like audacity and audition. I was just hoping to do as much inside storyline as possible.
No sweat, it's pretty great for what it does do rather than what it doesn't.
So there's no way to copy audio from one slide in Storyline and paste it into a different slide? Because I actually can't use Audacity on this computer. I don't see a way to save the audio as a file off the one slide and then import it into another one, either...
In slide view, I'm able to select an audio file in the timeline and CTRL+C, then move to another slide and CTRL+V. Does that not work for you? Let us know!
I want to do the same as Steve - I know how to copy and paste a whole file but how do I paste a small cut from one file into another file. I want to take 4 words from an audio file and put in the middle of an existing file. Any help much appreciated!
You can import the file into the Audio Editor and place it into the middle of an existing file. You will want to be sure that the file you are importing is already cropped and saved to contain those 4 seconds you want to use. This guide should help when working with audio clips - Storyline 360: Editing Audio.
I made a quick video for you showing the process of adding an audio file into the middle of an existing file: Cropping/Editing Audio Files.
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You may need a real audio editor for that, like Audacity. That's what I use when I have to do real editing. It seems like the Storyline audio editor is mostly good for clipping and cutting. Audacity is free, too!
Also Steve, be sure to take a look at our Tutorial on Editing Sound--particularly the "Recording narration" and "Importing audio" sections.
Please let us know if you need anything else. Thanks!
Thanks fellas,
Yep I already use many audio editors and just wondered whether this feature was part of storyline. a pity, because it's a very basic function I think. But I'll keep using things like audacity and audition. I was just hoping to do as much inside storyline as possible.
No sweat, it's pretty great for what it does do rather than what it doesn't.
Thanks for the replies.
Steve
So there's no way to copy audio from one slide in Storyline and paste it into a different slide? Because I actually can't use Audacity on this computer. I don't see a way to save the audio as a file off the one slide and then import it into another one, either...
Hey, Darcy.
In slide view, I'm able to select an audio file in the timeline and CTRL+C, then move to another slide and CTRL+V. Does that not work for you? Let us know!
Hi Darcy
did a quick video of copy / paste audio - I use it all the time. Hope this helps.
Sorry Justin -didn't refresh my screen to see that you had answered Darcy. Happy Australia Day!
I want to do the same as Steve - I know how to copy and paste a whole file but how do I paste a small cut from one file into another file. I want to take 4 words from an audio file and put in the middle of an existing file. Any help much appreciated!
Hey Emma,
Thank you for reaching out!
You can import the file into the Audio Editor and place it into the middle of an existing file. You will want to be sure that the file you are importing is already cropped and saved to contain those 4 seconds you want to use. This guide should help when working with audio clips - Storyline 360: Editing Audio.
I made a quick video for you showing the process of adding an audio file into the middle of an existing file: Cropping/Editing Audio Files.
Please let us know if you need anything else!
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