Saving in Storyline files with videos takes so long
Apr 05, 2022
Hi, I develop large files in Storyline that have video in them on a couple of slides and have extremely long saving times, to the point of a lot of frustration as I can't do anything else while they save except wait. The particular files are 1.75GB and 3GB in size. I understand these are large, however the length of time required for saving changes is so long, even if I just had to edit a single word I am waiting over 5 minutes for the file to save the tiny change. I have also tried adding the video as a web object but this won't work as I need it to open in the player and not a new window. Lastly, I have tried embedding a small video (50mb) using the 'insert video' tab, but it still takes as long to save as the 1GB video directly inserted in the file. It is causing me a lot of trouble and frustration and adding to the length of development time.
Does anyone else have the same problem, or have any advice? I need to use Storyline and need to include video. Am I just stuck with the long saving times?
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Hi, Cliona.
Thank you for opening a support case! I see you worked with Chester, who also suggested embedding the videos instead, as large files will require additional processing time.
Please reach out through the case if you have other questions!