Forum Discussion
Can I change a thumbnail on a video?
Right now it is showing a black screen, is there a way to add a thumbnail image from my video as the cover instead of a black screen?
- NickElzyCommunity Member
Seems pretty ridiculous that after three years we still don't have this basic functionality. That said, Brenda... that's a good solution. I do something very similar using Wondershare Filmora (video editing software). I just add an image to the front of my video, set it to one second, and then export. It's not really a big deal to do when it's just one here and there. However, I've had projects before where I had 15-20 videos and that's where it gets tedious.
- BrendanButlerCommunity Member
Further to my answer from, goodness, 3 years back. I find that this is a simple workaround (and I'll keep the tools simple too):
Open PowerPoint. On Slide 1. create your poster/title frame.
On Slide 2. Place your video (remember to set the "Playback" to "Automatically"
Set the Transition on Slide 1. to "None" and set the "Advance Slide" to "After 00:00.01"
Save as "MP4" and you should now have a video that will display correctly on your course and will smoothly transition from the Title card to the video.
Here's an example of what I've outlined: https://rise.articulate.com/share/Cm6hSihs-d_tZIFPFwbzjoRLI_buflAO
- DanielFerreiraCommunity Member
+1
To use the first frame is very limiting, as the first frame is never relevant content.The solution of adding a frame to the start of every video is very cumbersome.
- SarahWestphalCommunity Member
Any updates on this in the last 2 years? I think this is indeed really annoying.
- StefanKolerCommunity Member
+1
- DavidMcEachan-fCommunity Member
Another +1 for this feature please!
- andrewfonceca-3Community Member
+1. C'mooooooon Articulate. Don't let us down for another 3+ years on this one. (but also "thanks" for everything you DO do for us. Great products overall) :)
- KaylaHambek-1bcCommunity Member
+1 Would have much preferred this option to Themes, or redesigning the homepage. Please give us these very basic features!!
- HopeKramek-e62cCommunity Member
+1 for the feature request, it would be a great experience enhancement and time saver!
- ElizabethSud304Community Member
+1 we really need this feature!