How to block inserted video controls
Aug 28, 2013
When I insert a video file (MP4), I can overlay the video with a transparent shape to prevent users from clicking
on the video and possibly controlling the behavior of the video..
When I embed a video OR insert a video web object, I am NOT able to block the user from clicking on the video
by overlaying the video with a transparent shape.
The reason I want to overlay the video is because the seekbar is not in sync with the controls on the video. For example, if I embed a video that has its own controls to play or pause the video, the Storyline Player seekbar will not control the play/pause of the video.
With that explanation, is there a way to prevent the video controls from being accessed so the user can control the video play/pause/volume only by using the Player controls?
Thanks!
Ejuana
11 Replies
Hi Ejuana,
Not sure this is the answer you're looking for, but when you insert a video, are you aware of the option to show/hide video controls?
Hi Ejuana! Looks like Becky is assisting you here, just let us know how this suggestion works for you and if you need anything further.
I have the same problem. I want people to be able to pause and resume the video by clicking on specific areas of the screen, not the video itself. Any idea?
Hi Niels!
Would adding your own buttons and adding triggers work for you?
Hi Leslie,
Yeah, the triggers are not the problem. The problem is that even though I put a transparent rectangle over the video, I can still pause and resume the video by clicking on it. I want the video/timeline only to resume when someone clicks on a specific element, but I can't find a way to prevent people to click on the video itself.
Cheers, Niels
Hi Niels
does your transparent shape have 'no fill'? It should be a colour fill eg. white with 100% transparency.
Hi Wendy,
That was it, thank you. :) I am always surprised by how effective this forum works. Thanks to you and Articulate. Really appreciate the help.
No problem Niels, glad you got it working.
Thanks Wendy and glad you've got it now Niels :)
Hi,
I have embedded a video link on the slide. Can I restrict video fast forwarding so the learner doesn't breeze through the video?
Thanks!
Hi Kavita,
Since the video is embedded, you won't be able to restrict the controls through Storyline.
If the video auto-plays when the user visits the slide, then you can add a hotspot over the web object for the duration of the slide so that the controls cannot be accessed, but then the user will not be able to replay the video if desired.
Is it possible for you to download and insert the video instead?
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