Masking and Cutout Effects in E-Learning #356: Challenge | Recap
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Great use of sliders w/ cutouts, Karole.
How did you create your cutout graphics and pulsing lightbulb effect?
How did you create your cutout graphics and pulsing lightbulb effect?
The two batteries and the lightbulb are just outlines with no fill. I created those in PowerPoint just as you show how to do above under "How Does the Effect Work." Behind the two batteries, I used state changes that show a bar with increasing heights as you move along the slider. Then for the light bulb, I used a GIF of a light flickering. The GIF stays hidden until the slider reaches that highest value.
Using the GIF was a gamechanger because I didn't have to create the flicker effect. Since it's a GIF, it's always flickering but you just don't see it because it's hidden until the final value is reached on the slider.
Using the GIF was a gamechanger because I didn't have to create the flicker effect. Since it's a GIF, it's always flickering but you just don't see it because it's hidden until the final value is reached on the slider.