Importing sound from a file
Mar 14, 2014
By
Lorna Matty
Hello everyone.
I am trying for the first time to import an MP3 into a project. the MP3 is the narration of the slides recorded when the presenter delivered the session face-to-face.
The instructions seem pretty straightforward and felt pretty confident. However the result isn't what I was expecting and so I have concluded yet again I have done something wrong.
So this is what I did.
- I imported the PowerPoint slides into a new project
- I selected the first slide and chose the insert sound option (sound from file)
- Althuogh the audio uploaded, the content in the timeline disappeared and was replaced with a red cross as per the attached whihc appears on every slide. Rightly or wrongly I was expecting to see the audio inserted as it would if I recorded audio via a mic.
So I am baffled. I can open the audio editor. But I can't see the various objects, set cue points and sync the audio to these.
What have ai done wrong???????
Thanking you in advance for your help.
Kindest
Lorna
7 Replies
Hi Lorna,
So, you're inserting the audio into a Storyline side directly, right? The audio isn't on the PowerPoint slide. hmmm.
I wonder if this troubleshooting page could be of help, although it doesn't show your specific error: Issues with imported audio.
Hi Rebecca
Yes - just to confirm - I am trying to insert the audio into storyline. The audio isn't in the PowerPoint slide. Thanks ever so much for the troubleshooting link. Even though it may not have my specific error, it might highlight something I haven't done correctly. Fingers crossed!
Mine too (fingers crossed). It would be great if you could let the community know how it goes. And, if the issue isn't resolved, perhaps someone can jump in with further suggestions.
Hi Lorna,
Rebecca shared the link I likely would have shared, so please feel free to let us know how it goes when you test out those troubleshooting steps.
Problem solved - yipeeeeeee
The MP3 I was given was recorded in stereo. We converted it to mono and it works!
I am so relieved. Thanks Rebecca and Ashley for responding to my plea for help...
Thanks for the update Lorna!
Hip hip! So glad you shared your resolution.
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