I want to be able to create a simulation using an existing screen recording created in camtasia studio. I see that I can create a test mode steps with a screen recording created in storyline, but I don't see an option to import an existing video (created in a different program) and convert it to an interactive simulation. Is that possible? thanks!
There's no stock process for converting a video into an interactive simulation. Mainly because Storyline hasn't recorded where you've clicked, etc.
This could be done manually, but it wouldn't be as smooth as doing the recording natively in Storyline. Basically, you'd have to bring your video in, slice it into slides, add hotspots, etc. Quite honestly, if it's a long video, it would be much easier to just re-record in Storyline.
If you experiment with this, we'd love to see you results!
Hi all, I have the same question as Roger. How am I supposed to create an interactive software simulation with Mac software? This can't be recorded with Storyline. I tried recording with Peek and then importing it directly into Storyline, but it didn't work.
Although there isn't a built-in feature that would allow you to record on a Mac screen, I have heard of folks recording their Mac screen with another tool (like Peek), then recording over the Peek video with the Storyline screen recording tool while clicking for each step. It's not the most ideal solution, but it may help you achieve what you're looking to do.
We're continuously exploring new features, and customer input is extremely valuable in that process. If you'd like to chime in with your feedback on this, please share your thoughts with us through a feature request!
That method doesn't work, so it's odd that Articulate staff recommends this in several different postins. When you click on the video, it pauses the video. Further, when you re-record from Peek, it records the cursor, which should not be seen in an interactive video.
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Leda,
There's no stock process for converting a video into an interactive simulation. Mainly because Storyline hasn't recorded where you've clicked, etc.
This could be done manually, but it wouldn't be as smooth as doing the recording natively in Storyline. Basically, you'd have to bring your video in, slice it into slides, add hotspots, etc. Quite honestly, if it's a long video, it would be much easier to just re-record in Storyline.
If you experiment with this, we'd love to see you results!
Hope this helps!
Mike
Thank you, Mike! I will re-record in Storyline.
Leda
I would like to do software simulations but software to be recorded is Mac only - therefore Storyline cannot be used to record.
Thanks
Hi all, I have the same question as Roger. How am I supposed to create an interactive software simulation with Mac software? This can't be recorded with Storyline. I tried recording with Peek and then importing it directly into Storyline, but it didn't work.
Hi Maria!
Although there isn't a built-in feature that would allow you to record on a Mac screen, I have heard of folks recording their Mac screen with another tool (like Peek), then recording over the Peek video with the Storyline screen recording tool while clicking for each step. It's not the most ideal solution, but it may help you achieve what you're looking to do.
We're continuously exploring new features, and customer input is extremely valuable in that process. If you'd like to chime in with your feedback on this, please share your thoughts with us through a feature request!
Hi Alyssa,
That method doesn't work, so it's odd that Articulate staff recommends this in several different postins. When you click on the video, it pauses the video. Further, when you re-record from Peek, it records the cursor, which should not be seen in an interactive video.
Maria
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