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BethHogan
Community Member
11 years ago

Set the Story Size and Resolution

I saw a tutorial in which the designer set the story size and resolution to 1024X600 for a project.  He tweaked as needed.  Is it necessary to change the story size and resolution for each project? ...
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CodySalinas
Community Member
11 years ago

Hi, Beth.

I adjust the story size resolution based on the type of tool or training I'm deploying.

For instance, if I build an interactive web-reference tool and want the tool to resemble a fully-functioning site, I adjust the resolution to 1280 x 1024 to match our employees' monitor resolution.

Conversely, if I include several videos in the course, I adjust the story size to 1280 x 720 to compliment the widescreen HD video format.

It ultimately depends on the content you're deploying and the monitors on which the majority of the users will view the content.

 

  • AdamHain-6903fb's avatar
    AdamHain-6903fb
    Community Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Cody,

    Have you tried 1920x1080?  I was curious how it compares to 720.  I usually set the player to fill browser window and fill the screen anyway, so no matter what the device it fills the screen. I also usually use the storyline default size. 

    However, I am looking for an all purpose resolution to use in Storyline and Studio and am considering just going with 1920 x 1080 for everything in the whole course - including all photoshop mockups/storyboards etc.  I could choose any resolution though.  I just want them to be the same in all platforms especially Studio/Storyline.

     

    Thanks!

    -Adam 

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      Crystal-Horn
      Staff
      10 years ago

      Hi Adam!  Just to note, in case Cody isn't subscribed to this thread still, you can use the Contact Me button on his profile to reach him directly.

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      CodySalinas
      Community Member
      10 years ago

      Hey, Adam.

      I haven't used 1920 x 1080 yet, but I suspect I'll be doing so in the coming months. The monitors here are all high resolution, and many people use Macbook Pros with 4K resolution. I think going with full HD resolution nowadays is smart, and you can fit way more onto the canvas and make use of the larger real estate.