I don't think so Howie but there is a way to use the markers for navigation and set them to pulse when the timeline ends. I created a screener showing how this can be done. Here is the link if you want to take a look. http://pinchedhead.com/blog/?p=1529
I don't think so Howie but there is a way to use the markers for navigation and set them to pulse when the timeline ends. I created a screener showing how this can be done. Here is the link if you want to take a look. http://pinchedhead.com/blog/?p=1529
Thanks for that Nancy, i can see myself using that. It wouldn't work for my project unfortunately.
You could use photoshop or gimp to create an animated "pulsing" gif. Then use it in combination with button states &/or variables to control its behavior (i.e. toggling between a static image and the animated gif image)
Hi Howie, I wanted to use something similar on a previous project, so I settled for a series of objects with a glow. Each only lasts 0.75 seconds on the timeline, but it does give a pulsing effect of sorts. You can play with the object timing and entrance/exit animations to alter the speed or look of the pulse.
In addition to the great examples provided by Diana and Nancy, I've been trying to create a Screenr to show how we applied a "nonstandard" use of markers to highlight points during narration of a slide. Unfortunately. the Screenr site refuses to recognize Java, which I have updated. (Note: I have reported this via email to Justin at Articulate, and on the Get Satisfaction site. I have gone through ALL of the troubleshooting steps repeatedly, and still Java isn't recognized in IE, FF, or Chrome).
At least I can share an excerpt of the published slide...the part with the markers highlighting the narration. Note that this slide is shared Courtesy: Becker College's Accelerated Program
UPDATE ON LATEST JAVA UPDATE NOT RECOGNIZED BY SCREENR
All, I just rec'd a confirmation from Justin at Articulate that he can reproduce the problem and currently has no resolution. He has opened a case and is reporting this to the Dev team.
I just checked in as Owen submitted a case and Vira shared:
We are aware of the issue in Java Update 51 (latest Java release) and Screenr. Our Engineers are already looking into it and working for a fix.
I've heard from a few other colleagues that after removing and reinstalling Java everything behaved normally on their end, and I'm doing that myself right now so I'll keep you posted.
I got screenr to work (as you can see from the Screenr below). I had to configure my java settings. I set my security to medium and listed the screenr URL as a site that should access java. Not sure which of these 2 actions did the trick or if both are required, but the point is, I am up and running again.... thanks to me.
Actually, there is a way to make images pulse. Just as Diana did, create overlapping images. Then, create a fade-in animation entrance animation and a fade-out exit animation for each images in a sequence, just like with the glow.
Thanks David for sharing here - and this is an older thread, but the ideas are still valuable to have. If you've got a sample file to share here with folks, that's always a good idea as well.
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I don't think so Howie but there is a way to use the markers for navigation and set them to pulse when the timeline ends. I created a screener showing how this can be done. Here is the link if you want to take a look. http://pinchedhead.com/blog/?p=1529
Thanks for that Nancy, i can see myself using that. It wouldn't work for my project unfortunately.
I love that technique
Must use it one day...
You could use photoshop or gimp to create an animated "pulsing" gif. Then use it in combination with button states &/or variables to control its behavior (i.e. toggling between a static image and the animated gif image)
Nice screenr Nancy, I hadn't seen it before, so thanks for sharing.
Hi Howie, I wanted to use something similar on a previous project, so I settled for a series of objects with a glow. Each only lasts 0.75 seconds on the timeline, but it does give a pulsing effect of sorts. You can play with the object timing and entrance/exit animations to alter the speed or look of the pulse.
Published slide
It's not very high-tech, but it might work depending on your needs. Good luck!
Thanks for that Diana. That'll work
Hi All,
In addition to the great examples provided by Diana and Nancy, I've been trying to create a Screenr to show how we applied a "nonstandard" use of markers to highlight points during narration of a slide. Unfortunately. the Screenr site refuses to recognize Java, which I have updated. (Note: I have reported this via email to Justin at Articulate, and on the Get Satisfaction site. I have gone through ALL of the troubleshooting steps repeatedly, and still Java isn't recognized in IE, FF, or Chrome).
At least I can share an excerpt of the published slide...the part with the markers highlighting the narration. Note that this slide is shared Courtesy: Becker College's Accelerated Program
http://refco27.com/Demos/Markers_nonstandard_use/story.html
I hope to get resolution regarding Screenr not seeing the Java install so that I can record a description of how I did this.
Darn, you are GOOD Becky...
Tx, Michael! You made my day
UPDATE ON LATEST JAVA UPDATE NOT RECOGNIZED BY SCREENR
All, I just rec'd a confirmation from Justin at Articulate that he can reproduce the problem and currently has no resolution. He has opened a case and is reporting this to the Dev team.
Thanks Becky, I just saw the message from Justin myself, and if I see any updates I'll post in this thread.
please update in this thread as well: http://community.articulate.com/forums/t/42607.aspx
Thanks Owen for sharing that one and I've saved it.
Hi Becky,
I just checked in as Owen submitted a case and Vira shared:
We are aware of the issue in Java Update 51 (latest Java release) and Screenr. Our Engineers are already looking into it and working for a fix.
I've heard from a few other colleagues that after removing and reinstalling Java everything behaved normally on their end, and I'm doing that myself right now so I'll keep you posted.
I got screenr to work (as you can see from the Screenr below). I had to configure my java settings. I set my security to medium and listed the screenr URL as a site that should access java. Not sure which of these 2 actions did the trick or if both are required, but the point is, I am up and running again.... thanks to me.
Tx, Owen. Has anyone else (aside from Ashley's colleagues) had success?
IE and FF still no recognize my Java install (after making the changes Owen suggests). I even cleared FF cache and rebooted my PC.
Chrome still presents a warning prompt, but then DOES allow Screenr. However, upon recording (I did a 10-second test) it acts all funky.
The Screenr is uploaded, but I can't log in on the uploaded page that automatically appears.
I CAN log in if I start a new tab, but I don't see the Screenr.
I click Record Screenr on this new tab, at which point my previously recorded Screenr appears. And, I can then delete.
I was able to record a Screenr in Chrome, but it's still functioning as I'd reported on 1/17
And here's the link to the tutorial on creating "Non-standard use of markers to highlight content" that I'd posted about on 1/15
Owen's fix was successful in that Java is now recognized by screenr, however, does anyone have the audio fix?
Hi Marsha,
I'm not sure what you mean in regards to the audio fix? I followed the same steps as Owen and can now successfully record my screen and audio.
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Actually, there is a way to make images pulse. Just as Diana did, create overlapping images. Then, create a fade-in animation entrance animation and a fade-out exit animation for each images in a sequence, just like with the glow.
Thanks David for sharing here - and this is an older thread, but the ideas are still valuable to have. If you've got a sample file to share here with folks, that's always a good idea as well.
I know this from a while back but this was just what I needed! Thank you.
Sure Ashley, here it is!