At first, I wasn't sure which elements you were referring to, because I could see the markers and their hover text. However, I finally clicked on the markers (duh) and saw that the descriptions are showing up behind the video.
The problem here is that the video is inserted as a web object (external video) and is embedded on the slide. So, it's actually displaying in a frame that hovers over your other content. It's a little more complicated than that, but I'm trying to make this as easily understood as possible
Would inserting an actual video work for you? If you don't have access to the original video file, you could make a screen recording of the video in Storyline. The other other option would be to move the descriptions for the markers, or redesign the slide so they show up properly.
I made a little example of one of the options I suggested above, using a screen recording. I duplicated the original slide, so everything else on the slide will be exactly the same. The original slide is the first slide, my duplicate slide with the screen recording is on the second slide. If you decide to keep this, you can adjust the size of the video if you'd like.
I hope you don't mind me piggy backing on the conversation. I inserted a video from a website with an embed code like in this demonstration (http://www.articulate.com/support/storyline/how-to-add-a-youtube-video-to-storyline). The issues is that my second layer above the video keeps on showing under the video.... do you have any idea of what could be happening?
Thank you for getting back to me Phil. I hope you don't mind me following up with another question. is there a way to have objects on top of a video, other than having a video imported from a file? would removing the iframe section allow me to have the objects appear above the video? I'm using videos hosted in Vzaar and it doesn't seem to want to work, even though it works with you tube videos.
Do you have a suggestion for a different solution I can use to solve this problem? I have 4 seconds of a longer video where I need to block out part of the screen. (I need to cover up a section of the report image for confidentiality.) I was going to put a shape over that portion of the screen for just those 4 seconds, but it's not showing up since the video is on top.
I'm not sure that Phil is still subscribed here as this thread is a bit dated. Would you be able to utilize the solution that Christine shared above and add the video directly into your project? This would give you some additional flexibility.
Hopefully someone in the community will be able to chime in with some additional suggestions for your design.
Sounds like a different issue then perhaps? Would you be able to share your .story file for us to take a look and better understand? You can share here privately if needed.
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Hey Kara!
How was the video inserted? Are you using an external video, by any chance?
Can you share the .STORY file here?
Thanks!
Hi Christine!
Yes I am using an external video.
Thank you
Hi Kara,
I took a look and tested the file:
Original file upload
At first, I wasn't sure which elements you were referring to, because I could see the markers and their hover text. However, I finally clicked on the markers (duh) and saw that the descriptions are showing up behind the video.
The problem here is that the video is inserted as a web object (external video) and is embedded on the slide. So, it's actually displaying in a frame that hovers over your other content. It's a little more complicated than that, but I'm trying to make this as easily understood as possible
Would inserting an actual video work for you? If you don't have access to the original video file, you could make a screen recording of the video in Storyline. The other other option would be to move the descriptions for the markers, or redesign the slide so they show up properly.
I made a little example of one of the options I suggested above, using a screen recording. I duplicated the original slide, so everything else on the slide will be exactly the same. The original slide is the first slide, my duplicate slide with the screen recording is on the second slide. If you decide to keep this, you can adjust the size of the video if you'd like.
Take a look and tell me what you think:
Modified file upload
Sweet thank you Christine.
You are awesome..
oh ok.. can I have that .story file.. ? Yes I like that.. an easy fix..
Hi Kara,
So sorry about that, been a bit crazy today. I should have posted the file in my previous response.
Here you go!
Thanks babe!
You are great!
You are very welcome!
I hope you don't mind me piggy backing on the conversation. I inserted a video from a website with an embed code like in this demonstration (http://www.articulate.com/support/storyline/how-to-add-a-youtube-video-to-storyline). The issues is that my second layer above the video keeps on showing under the video.... do you have any idea of what could be happening?
the video is actually in an iframe and will always sit on top of any other content
Thank you for getting back to me Phil. I hope you don't mind me following up with another question. is there a way to have objects on top of a video, other than having a video imported from a file? would removing the iframe section allow me to have the objects appear above the video? I'm using videos hosted in Vzaar and it doesn't seem to want to work, even though it works with you tube videos.
Do you have a suggestion for a different solution I can use to solve this problem? I have 4 seconds of a longer video where I need to block out part of the screen. (I need to cover up a section of the report image for confidentiality.) I was going to put a shape over that portion of the screen for just those 4 seconds, but it's not showing up since the video is on top.
Any ideas here??
Hi Katie!
I'm not sure that Phil is still subscribed here as this thread is a bit dated. Would you be able to utilize the solution that Christine shared above and add the video directly into your project? This would give you some additional flexibility.
Hopefully someone in the community will be able to chime in with some additional suggestions for your design.
Thank you, Leslie! Actually, I do have it inserted directly into the project.
Actually, I don't know what I did, but I have it working now! :) Thanks for the support. You guys are the best!
Sounds like a different issue then perhaps? Would you be able to share your .story file for us to take a look and better understand? You can share here privately if needed.
Oh, responding at the same time :) Glad to hear that it's working for you! Thanks for the update Katie.
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