I have audio files within my SCORM package that have a file extension = mp3. The problem I have is that some networks within my organisation do not permit mp3 files so the package does not play the audio file when launched within that 'network'. FLV files are permissable so is there a way that I can change the mp3 format to flv either at default level when recorded or at each instance before it is packaged/published?
I appreciate that flv files have other restrictions re playback on certain devices but the need to target the audience is greater than the how to target them.
Thanks Walt. How and where would I use this process? I am loathe to download an additional application unless really needed and even then concerned that when I convert these mp3 files, I'm overlooking the need to convert others/root files as I am not gifted enough to know how to 'wrap' it all back up as a SCORM package outwith Articulate. Is there not a setting or process I can follow within Articulate Storyline then?
Thousand thanks. I see what you mean now. Export the audio file separately, convert and then import the audio again to the same point on timeline, etc., then publish as SCORM thereafter. I'll give it a try. If you don't hear back from me then all is good. :)
latest: So I've converted to a flv file (used a different online tool although not relevant) and imported back into project. On timeline it clearly states .flv file yet when published, it is listed in the story content folder as an mp4 and getting the same result when uploaded to or LMS, i.e., no audio. Why? *frustrated.
When you include a video in Storyline it is encoded as an MP4 as a part of the published process as documented here. If you need to include the FLV file, it may be something you could look at changing by modifying the published output, but that is not something we can offer support for so I'd defer to the community expertise.
Thanks Ashley. I have undertaken work elsewhere converting mp4 to flv and it produces a file with .mp4.flv extension so I might try this when I have more time and see if it retains .flv format during publication. In the meantime, is there any guidance on best practice when modifying published output because as stated in opening thread, I'm not wanting to overlook the amendment of root files, etc.
I can't recommend any specific practices for changing the published output - but if you're in need of doing so, what I would suggest is to ensure you make a back up copy of your .story file and the published output before you start making any changes.
Thanks again Ashley. So shouting out to the community again:
it would appear that I need to convert to flv but retain the alpha channel so that AS2 doesn't encode it as an MP4. Any recommended software? - free of charge preferably.
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Format Factory is a free program that will do bulk conversions
Thanks for popping in to assist Billy here Walt :)
Thanks Walt. How and where would I use this process? I am loathe to download an additional application unless really needed and even then concerned that when I convert these mp3 files, I'm overlooking the need to convert others/root files as I am not gifted enough to know how to 'wrap' it all back up as a SCORM package outwith Articulate. Is there not a setting or process I can follow within Articulate Storyline then?
I would have to convert the files to .fly, then replace them into the storyline slides, then republish.
Someone more accomplished than I may have other ideas, but if storyline will do this, I don't know how.
Thousand thanks. I see what you mean now. Export the audio file separately, convert and then import the audio again to the same point on timeline, etc., then publish as SCORM thereafter. I'll give it a try. If you don't hear back from me then all is good. :)
latest: So I've converted to a flv file (used a different online tool although not relevant) and imported back into project. On timeline it clearly states .flv file yet when published, it is listed in the story content folder as an mp4 and getting the same result when uploaded to or LMS, i.e., no audio. Why? *frustrated.
You'll have to hear from the staff on this one; I have no clue. Sorry :(
Hi Billy,
When you include a video in Storyline it is encoded as an MP4 as a part of the published process as documented here. If you need to include the FLV file, it may be something you could look at changing by modifying the published output, but that is not something we can offer support for so I'd defer to the community expertise.
Thanks Ashley. I have undertaken work elsewhere converting mp4 to flv and it produces a file with .mp4.flv extension so I might try this when I have more time and see if it retains .flv format during publication. In the meantime, is there any guidance on best practice when modifying published output because as stated in opening thread, I'm not wanting to overlook the amendment of root files, etc.
Hi Billy,
I can't recommend any specific practices for changing the published output - but if you're in need of doing so, what I would suggest is to ensure you make a back up copy of your .story file and the published output before you start making any changes.
Thanks again Ashley. So shouting out to the community again:
it would appear that I need to convert to flv but retain the alpha channel so that AS2 doesn't encode it as an MP4. Any recommended software? - free of charge preferably.
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