Hi all. I have found the option to add closed captions when using the text-to-voice tool. However, if I want to record my voice, is there a tool or configuration in Storyline that would detect my voice and add closed captions for me? Or do I need to manually go in and add my text? Thank you!
Hi Leana. If I understand you correctly, you want to record and hear your own narration and then also display the recording as closed captions. I do it like this, though I dare say others may have a better option: You need to create a text to speech and associated closed captions and then replace the auto generated audio with your own recording.
1. Enter the text that you wish to appear as closed captions in the Notes section.
2. Select [Insert | Audio | Text to Speech].
3. Select 'Copy from Slide Notes' and ensure the 'Generate Closed Captions' check box is selected.
4. Select 'Insert'.
5. In the timeline select the 'Text-to-Speech' audio and in the [Audio] menu select 'Audio Volume' and set its value to 'Mute'.
6. Insert your own recording onto the timeline.
7. In the triggers panel create a trigger setting the built in trigger 'DisplayCaptions' to value 'True'.
You should now be able to hear your own recording whilst at the same time viewing the closed captions.
Thanks for sharing wonderful tips. I followed the same steps and it worked. The challenge is how do you align CC with the voice narration. CC are way faster then narration.
I'm glad Joe's reply is still helpful! Usually, CC or narration is faster than the other, so I'm eager to see how other community members have achieved syncing the two. I hope someone will jump into their discussion with their tips and tricks!
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Hi Leana!
We don't have have a closed caption generator in Storyline, but I can see where that would be helpful!
We are always open to hearing ways we can improve! You can share ideas using our Feature Request form.
Hi Leana. If I understand you correctly, you want to record and hear your own narration and then also display the recording as closed captions. I do it like this, though I dare say others may have a better option: You need to create a text to speech and associated closed captions and then replace the auto generated audio with your own recording.
1. Enter the text that you wish to appear as closed captions in the Notes section.
2. Select [Insert | Audio | Text to Speech].
3. Select 'Copy from Slide Notes' and ensure the 'Generate Closed Captions' check box is selected.
4. Select 'Insert'.
5. In the timeline select the 'Text-to-Speech' audio and in the [Audio] menu select 'Audio Volume' and set its value to 'Mute'.
6. Insert your own recording onto the timeline.
7. In the triggers panel create a trigger setting the built in trigger 'DisplayCaptions' to value 'True'.
You should now be able to hear your own recording whilst at the same time viewing the closed captions.
See the attached file for a demo.
Thanks for sharing wonderful tips. I followed the same steps and it worked. The challenge is how do you align CC with the voice narration. CC are way faster then narration.
Hi Zubia!
I'm glad Joe's reply is still helpful! Usually, CC or narration is faster than the other, so I'm eager to see how other community members have achieved syncing the two. I hope someone will jump into their discussion with their tips and tricks!