I have a PPT that I imported into Storyline and several of the animations did not transfer over. Specifically, Emphasis with Transparency and several motion path animations. I can't seem to find where these types of animations exist in Storyline, so was wondering if someone on the forum might know where to find these or have a work around.
I think this is the number one request...so I'm sure it's on the docket! As for workarounds, the most popular (if you're starting in PowerPoint and the slides look the same in Storyline) is to export your slide from PowerPoint as a .wmv (movie) file, and bring that over into Storyline.
Nope this is not the same issue because the person was having the problem in Presenter.
Storyline does not support motion paths or emphasis.
One workaround for the motion path issue is to create your motion path animation on a blank slide in PowerPoint 2010 or above and then save the slide as a windows media file ( .wmv). You can then import the video into Storyline.
As for the emphasis - I guess you could try using the zoom feature in Storyline. - it is not quite the same thing but it is a neat way to draw focus to a specific item or items on a slide.
A couple of questions about converting to a .wmv file. I already have the timings set along with the audio. However, when I save as a .wmv, the imported audio does not transfer over. In addition, the timings do not work. It plays the animations extremely fast. I tried inserting the audio into the file, but now the animations play quickly and then audio starts. How can I slow down the animations/motion paths to match the audio?
In addition, I have attempted to set up a slide show with recorded timings and narrations. Using the Sound feature under the Transitions tab, which seemed to work in embedding the sound. When I Save & Send then Create a Video, I am given the option to record timings and narration prior to clicking Create a Video. It appears the timings work, but my audio does not transfer over into the video.
On your second approach, if the timings transfer, but no audio...you could try bringing that video over into Storyline and then inserting the audio into the timeline by itself.
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There are no emphasis or motion paths in storyline only limited entrance and exit animations as well as slide transitions
Hi Phil,
I found another question on the forum that seemed to address my issue. Are my issue and this question not the same thing?
http://community.articulate.com/forums/p/2970/30997.aspx#30997
Katie,
That forum was focused upon Presenter which does have motion paths.
Mike
That it does, I completely overlooked that bit of info when it sent me there from Search. Thank you!
Is there a work around at all for Motion Paths within Storyline? If not, is this something that may be added in a future release?
Katie,
I think this is the number one request...so I'm sure it's on the docket! As for workarounds, the most popular (if you're starting in PowerPoint and the slides look the same in Storyline) is to export your slide from PowerPoint as a .wmv (movie) file, and bring that over into Storyline.
Mike
Katie,
Here's more on the considerations for importing from PowerPoint.
http://www.articulate.com/support/kb_article.php?product=st1&id=catmp4tjk9r8
Mike
Or this: http://www.articulate.com/support/kb_article.php?product=st1&id=vilad7faispm
Thanks Gerry!
Nope this is not the same issue because the person was having the problem in Presenter.
Storyline does not support motion paths or emphasis.
One workaround for the motion path issue is to create your motion path animation on a blank slide in PowerPoint 2010 or above and then save the slide as a windows media file ( .wmv). You can then import the video into Storyline.
As for the emphasis - I guess you could try using the zoom feature in Storyline. - it is not quite the same thing but it is a neat way to draw focus to a specific item or items on a slide.
Wow when I started typing my response only Phil had answered - man am I slow.
Thank you all for your help, I will give those suggestions a try!
A couple of questions about converting to a .wmv file. I already have the timings set along with the audio. However, when I save as a .wmv, the imported audio does not transfer over. In addition, the timings do not work. It plays the animations extremely fast. I tried inserting the audio into the file, but now the animations play quickly and then audio starts. How can I slow down the animations/motion paths to match the audio?
In addition, I have attempted to set up a slide show with recorded timings and narrations. Using the Sound feature under the Transitions tab, which seemed to work in embedding the sound. When I Save & Send then Create a Video, I am given the option to record timings and narration prior to clicking Create a Video. It appears the timings work, but my audio does not transfer over into the video.
Katie,
On your second approach, if the timings transfer, but no audio...you could try bringing that video over into Storyline and then inserting the audio into the timeline by itself.
Mike
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