We've got a Ricoh Theta 360 degree camera which we're using to create immersive learning experiences. I'm trying to find out if Storyline 360 has support for 360 photos but having 360 in the product name makes searching hard!

The main competitor to Articulate Storyline has released software version which introduces the option to import 360° media assets where you can add hotspots, quizzes on top of 360 elements. I'm hoping Articulate to update Storyline to VR experience friendly version soon :)

Hi all, We're working on the ability to add 360 degree media assets to your courses, and include various interactive elements to those assets. We're confident this feature will be in your hands by the end of the year. Those are all the details I have, but we'll share more updates here as we have them!

I have a Ricoh Theta 360 camera and am exploring the use of 360 images and video. I got Captivate 2019 to develop and test out possible new elearning approaches. It is very easy to import the 360 images or video into Captivate and add markers to it. There are certainly many exciting possibilities for using this software, not only for training / education, but also for virtual tours of museums, historical buildings, tourist attractions and homes for sale. So this combination expands the number of potential clients that I can serve. However, one note of caution. I notice that working with 360 images/video requires a lot of computing power. So unless StoryLine becomes available in a 64 bit version, I don't see the 360 degree option being workable / feasible on the present SL 32 bit platform. (One thing I really love about Captivate (64 bit) is that there is no lag when using the timeline; with SL I have to wait 3 to 7 seconds every time I want to synchronize voice over with animation). Russ

Yes, my colleague and I trialed CenarioVR (Trivantis) and I saw a webinar for Adobe Captivate. Both had features and platforms to import 360 photos or video, then overlay hotspots that "live" in that 360 perspective. Each had triggers to perform actions like going to a new scene or panning to an object somewhere else in the 360 environment. Since we partnered with Articulate, using the 360 platform, and also would like to create these 360° experiences, we're hopeful that Arlyn will be telling us of "the new 360° feature in Articulate 360."

I'm following this thread. I have been an Articulate user for years. The Cenario VR product is very nice looking and the Captivate 2019 release has me itching to try it. Come on Articulate 360, 360, or maybe its called Articulate 360 squared???

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TonyMock-f42ffd
Community Member
6 years ago
Throwing my 2 cents in about the need for 360 photo/video support.
AliciaBlitz
Community Member
6 years ago
I agree. We we just talking about incorporating 360 video and how we going to have to go to Captivate in order to do it.

Wish they would add as a SL360 feature. I spoke with Articulate at DevLearn in October, and apparently they have already had it as a "Challenge" they did internally and it worked.

I don't want to have to go to Adobe, but I won't have a choice. :(
GeorgePlewa
Community Member
6 years ago
Yes we are exploring 360 video and photo functions and need this option available in Storyline 360.

Also looking at CenarioVR, but not sure if we can import into storyline?
AlyssaGomez
Staff
6 years ago
Hey George!

Thanks for chiming in to let us know this feature is important to you! We're tracking these requests, and we promise to let you know if we add this feature to Storyline 360 in the future.

For now, these are the file types that are natively supported in Storyline.
AmandaEl-Bahou
Community Member
6 years ago
Wondering if there is any update on 360 support? We are currently building a number of training programs utilising 360/VR and are needing to partner with 3rd party hosting solutions to put a link into our learning courses to jump out to view and participate in the 360 video activities. Would love an update on how this is going to be supported in the future!
AlyssaGomez
Staff
6 years ago
Thanks for letting us know this is an important feature for you, Amanda! We're still tracking these requests, and we'll let you know if we decide to add 360 degree video support to Storyline 360 in the future. You're in the right place!
RobertWebbe-404
Community Member
6 years ago
Same goes for me, I really hope that VR/360 support will be added to Storyline soon.
AshleyT-Pollard
Staff
6 years ago
Thanks, Tsvetelina for adding your voice here! If we add this to our new feature roadmap in the future, we'll definitely let you know.

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RobertSanford-b
Community Member
6 years ago
I figured out a workaround for this issue that actually works pretty well. see my problem is that using a web object the student will need an internet connection which may not always be the case. I figured out a way for the 360 photos or videos to display in my output regardless of being connected to the internet or not. I still would like to see 360 support inside storyline however.
- DawgFan
  Community Member
  6 years ago
  
  Robert Sanford
  
  I figured out a workaround for this issue that actually works pretty well. see my problem is that using a web object the student will need an internet connection which may not always be the case. I figured out a way for the 360 photos or videos to display in my output regardless of being connected to the internet or not. I still would like to see 360 support inside storyline however.
  
  Care to share? :D
SyadaDastagir
Community Member
6 years ago
Does anyone know if it would be possible to import a 360 photo as a labelled graphic in rise 360?