Hi, I've got a series of screencasts and would like to use the zoom function, but also need to maintain video player controls. When using the zoom, it zooms past the video player controls, i.e. I can't see them anymore.
Why is this and how can I get around it? I would love to use zoom, but absolutely need to have video player controls available the entire time. I've tried building my own video player buttons, but zoom overrides everything.
Thanks for the reply, Julie. I just read the thread, but couldn't make sense of the solution. Or is there one? Adding player controls on a separate layer doesn't work. The zoom affects that layer as well. The last post refers to using "ratios when using zoom regions."
I'm not sure there is a solution either. I think the layer solution is putting custom buttons on the layer that would control the video. You need custom buttons within the zoom region. Hopefully someone else will respond!
I am trying to zoom in/out on background images during narration, but the image doesn't zoom within it's original frame, it extends beyond and covers the rest of the stage elements. Is there a way to zoom within the original frame?
I'm having issues with zoom regions, and I can't figure out wether it is a buggy feature or I'm missing something.
My aim is to zoom in on a slide part and then zoom out at a certain time (setting transition speed to "very slow"), but everytime something unwanted happens - like the zoom getting stuck in the first positiion or zooming out like 10 px and then stopping there. As you can see in the Story, if I set the speed to slow it seems to work poperly.
Can you help me find a way to slowly zoom in and out a specific part in the same slide, or do I have to use just the Slow set?
Thanks a lot in advance, and keep up with the great job you are doing here :)
Hello, E-llaber! Our team is investigating an issue where using the "very slow" setting results in an incomplete zoom, and it sounds that you ran into that bug. So sorry it's affecting your file.
As soon as we have a fix for this bug in place, we'll let you know about it! For now, the best workaround is to use the "slow" setting instead of "very slow".
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Hi Adam. Have you looked at this related post? Cheers, Julie
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/video-controls-when-using-zoom-region
Thanks for the reply, Julie. I just read the thread, but couldn't make sense of the solution. Or is there one? Adding player controls on a separate layer doesn't work. The zoom affects that layer as well. The last post refers to using "ratios when using zoom regions."
What are ratios?
I'm not sure there is a solution either. I think the layer solution is putting custom buttons on the layer that would control the video. You need custom buttons within the zoom region. Hopefully someone else will respond!
Best, Julie
Hi all,
The zoom really just zooms in on the slide. Logically all items outside the zoom region disappear from view.
the only workaround is to use the actual Articulate player to control your video but I guess it depends what else you are doing on the timeline...
I am trying to zoom in/out on background images during narration, but the image doesn't zoom within it's original frame, it extends beyond and covers the rest of the stage elements. Is there a way to zoom within the original frame?
Hi there Tianna, welcome to Heroes!
Would you mind sharing a screenshot of your slide? That would help me get a better idea of what you're seeing and what you had in mind.
Also, what version of Storyline are you using?
Hy guys, first time posting here.
I'm having issues with zoom regions, and I can't figure out wether it is a buggy feature or I'm missing something.
My aim is to zoom in on a slide part and then zoom out at a certain time (setting transition speed to "very slow"), but everytime something unwanted happens - like the zoom getting stuck in the first positiion or zooming out like 10 px and then stopping there. As you can see in the Story, if I set the speed to slow it seems to work poperly.
Can you help me find a way to slowly zoom in and out a specific part in the same slide, or do I have to use just the Slow set?
Thanks a lot in advance, and keep up with the great job you are doing here :)
Hello, E-llaber! Our team is investigating an issue where using the "very slow" setting results in an incomplete zoom, and it sounds that you ran into that bug. So sorry it's affecting your file.
As soon as we have a fix for this bug in place, we'll let you know about it! For now, the best workaround is to use the "slow" setting instead of "very slow".
Hi Everyone!
We just released another update for Articulate 360 and included a few important fixes that you'll see in the release notes here.
The issue you were running into with zoom regions with a transition speed of "very slow" didn't zoom in completely has been corrected as well.
Just launch the Articulate 360 desktop app on your computer and click the Update button for Storyline 360. Details here!
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