I was wondering if there's a way to control the amount of time it takes to pan from one zoom region to another? I'd like to create a visual where I zoom into a photo and slowly pan across its width over a period of 10 seconds or so. Is this possible, or am I forced to use Storyline's default speed?
You cam right-click on the zoom object on your slide, and choose "very slow" but even then, very slow equals about 3 seconds; not nearly long enough for what you want. I've found that by adding extra zoom sections across the slide that you can sort of pan across the slide. Keep the speed consistent for all your zoom objects, and make sure that each butts up against the next on the timeline...
You CAN right-click on the Zoom boundaries, and then you have the ability to change the Zoon Transition speed to "Very Slow" for both areas - that MAY help, but not sure.
This helps, but Storyline's built in capability is still somewhat limiting. Ideally I'd want to specify the duration in seconds. I believe Camtasia offers something along these lines with their zoom and pan effect.
It's an odd, relatively cumbersome way to do it, but it works. I've had this issue myself - even the very slow zoom setting is very fast (hahaha made me kind of seasick on some of my really tight zooms - or like I was in hyperdrive). Soooo...do the animation in PowerPoint where you have a LOT more control over animation and then save it as a movie that you import into Articulate. There are some drawbacks, of course, in this method, but it will work. In PowerPoint use Save & Send and then Create a Video.
Thanks for popping in to share you solution Susanne :) It may not help the users here since this thread is a bit dated, but it could certainly assist others that run across this thread in the future.
I came across this thread when looking for ways to slow the zoom and pan effect, but see that is from a few years ago. Has there been any update in this capability?
Hi Marina! Here's a Peek at what the zoom region does when it's a "very slow transition" in Storyline 360.
If you need it to go a little slower, give Susanne's workaround a shot and let us know how you make out! Also, let our team know how zoom speed impacts your work in a feature request. Your experience is what helps us grow.
When i select "Very slow" (the slowest setting) for the zoom transition, it doesn't zoom to the full extent. While the zoom is slower, it doesn't quite zoom in all the way. It's like it has 1 to 2 seconds to complete the zoom and if it doesn't do it in that time it just stops. Any suggestions?
P.S. The zoom region in the time line isn't cut off by anything and I have made it really long but doesn't make a difference.
Hmm, that's really strange. I can't say I've seen that happen before! I'm trying to recreate this problem in a new file, but so far I haven't had any luck. Could you share a sample slide with me? That would help me to get a better idea of what's going on here. Thanks!
From the looks of what was shared above, the issue was specific to the speed and we were unable to replicate the issue.
You mention having some jerky zoom behavior and we'd be glad to take a look to understand what you're seeing.
What version of Storyline are you currently using? With your permission, I'd like you to share your project file with our support engineers to investigate what's happening. You can share it privately by uploading it here. It will be deleted when troubleshooting is complete.
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Hi Jeremy,
You'll need to use the default speed within Storyline, but you're welcome to submit a feature request about using your own custom timings.
Hi Jeremy,
You cam right-click on the zoom object on your slide, and choose "very slow" but even then, very slow equals about 3 seconds; not nearly long enough for what you want. I've found that by adding extra zoom sections across the slide that you can sort of pan across the slide. Keep the speed consistent for all your zoom objects, and make sure that each butts up against the next on the timeline...
You CAN right-click on the Zoom boundaries, and then you have the ability to change the Zoon Transition speed to "Very Slow" for both areas - that MAY help, but not sure.
Bruce
Thanks Michael and Bruce for sharing that as well!
Thanks all for the feedback.
This helps, but Storyline's built in capability is still somewhat limiting. Ideally I'd want to specify the duration in seconds. I believe Camtasia offers something along these lines with their zoom and pan effect.
I'll submit this as a feature request.
Thanks,
Jeremy
Thanks Jeremy for sending it in as a feature request, and it seems you're not alone in your desire to customize it a bit further.
It's an odd, relatively cumbersome way to do it, but it works. I've had this issue myself - even the very slow zoom setting is very fast (hahaha made me kind of seasick on some of my really tight zooms - or like I was in hyperdrive). Soooo...do the animation in PowerPoint where you have a LOT more control over animation and then save it as a movie that you import into Articulate. There are some drawbacks, of course, in this method, but it will work.
In PowerPoint use Save & Send and then Create a Video.
Thanks for popping in to share you solution Susanne :) It may not help the users here since this thread is a bit dated, but it could certainly assist others that run across this thread in the future.
I came across this thread when looking for ways to slow the zoom and pan effect, but see that is from a few years ago. Has there been any update in this capability?
Hi Marina! Here's a Peek at what the zoom region does when it's a "very slow transition" in Storyline 360.
If you need it to go a little slower, give Susanne's workaround a shot and let us know how you make out! Also, let our team know how zoom speed impacts your work in a feature request. Your experience is what helps us grow.
Thanks!
Hi all,
When i select "Very slow" (the slowest setting) for the zoom transition, it doesn't zoom to the full extent. While the zoom is slower, it doesn't quite zoom in all the way. It's like it has 1 to 2 seconds to complete the zoom and if it doesn't do it in that time it just stops. Any suggestions?
P.S. The zoom region in the time line isn't cut off by anything and I have made it really long but doesn't make a difference.
Thanks!
Hi Daniel,
Hmm, that's really strange. I can't say I've seen that happen before! I'm trying to recreate this problem in a new file, but so far I haven't had any luck. Could you share a sample slide with me? That would help me to get a better idea of what's going on here. Thanks!
Not sure who you are trying to reach, but I'm not Daniel.
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I have been following this thread for 6 years, and none of the features like making zoom smoother, not jerking, have been implemented.:(
Hi Mehdi,
From the looks of what was shared above, the issue was specific to the speed and we were unable to replicate the issue.
You mention having some jerky zoom behavior and we'd be glad to take a look to understand what you're seeing.
What version of Storyline are you currently using? With your permission, I'd like you to share your project file with our support engineers to investigate what's happening. You can share it privately by uploading it here. It will be deleted when troubleshooting is complete.
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