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Videos on layers won't replay
Hi there, so I've encountered a problem with getting videos on layers to replay once the layers have been shown. Basically I have a slide where the base layer is essentially a "home" layer. On the base layer there are 2 hotspots. Each Hotspot triggers an "opening" layer with video, which automatically advances to another layer containing more info. On the more info layer, there is a "Back" button which triggers a "Closing" layer with another video, which then hides the layer when complete to take the user back to the base layer, in order to choose another option/hotspot. Everything works perfectly the first time a hotspot is selected, but once back on the base layer, the "opening" layer videos won't play and are just stuck at the first frame.
Videos are mp4, encoded in h.264, and are locally stored. Some of the "opening" layer videos are the same file but edited/trimmed using the built in Articulate video editor.
I've tried:
1.Setting all layers to "Reset to Initial State" when revisiting
2. Using a "Jump to Slide" trigger instead of "Hide Layer" trigger to get users back to base layer (While slide was set to "Reset to Initial State" in slide properties)
3.Using "Hide Layer" triggers when "media completes"
I just don't know what else to try to get this working. I've built a mockup slide using a different mp4 video and the same problem persists. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated! Here's the mock up slide:
- DavidTaitSuper Hero
I'm interested to hear whether there was a resolution to this issue? It sounds similar to something I'm experiencing and I'm looking for info to help me solve the problem.
- DominicCalderonCommunity Member
Hi there, honestly, the articulate team worked on it for like 3 days, sent
me something back that worked but only in html, not flash. Now as I'm
finishing the project up, I'm realizing the slide is doing the exact same
thing again. So no answer was figured out unfortunately. Articulate is some
of the buggiest software I've ever worked with.- DavidTaitSuper Hero
Thanks for replying so quickly. It's disappointing to think there isn't a solution, makes me really worried about how to fix the issue in my own course!
Hi Dominic,
I think I got this to work the way you want, if I understand your description correctly. I based it off this method and this thread.
- DominicCalderonCommunity Member
Hi Ashley, thanks for helping work towards a solution to this problem! I just loaded up the story file you sent over, but unfortunately it had the same problem I encountered. After clicking through to the "horses" layers, clicking "back, and getting back to the base layer, if I click the "horses" hotspot again, the "opening" video does not play automatically, it's frozen on the first frame. Was this working for you on your computer?
Hi Dominic,
I think I misunderstood your set up - and thought it was the "closing" layer that wasn't replaying. I see what you're referring to in regards to the "horses opening" layer not play the video again - which is odd as the "horses closing" layer replays and time. I essentially reset it up based on the "closing" layer as the opening and it worked normally again - this version is now attached.
I know you created this just as a sample file, but it makes me wonder if something is off in terms of the file creation - can you confirm you're working on files as described here.
- DominicCalderonCommunity Member
Ashley, thanks for your continued help with this issue! I can confirm that I am working with files saved locally and that meet file path/naming requirements. I first encountered the issue while working with another set of videos sent directly from our company's animator in the mp4 format recommended for use with Articulate, so it's not just happening these specific videos. I have simultaneously been working with a support tech who sent me a working story file, but had to keep the videos full length. I'm beginning to think this is an issue Articulate has when working with "trimmed" or edited video via the built in editor. The story you sent me replays the opening and closing intermittently. The opening layer would open like it should but now the closing layer will freeze/hang. Here is a screen capture I took to show you. It may just mean Articulate doesn't play well with multiple trimmed videos.
Hi Dominic,
Were you working with one of our support engineers? I'd be happy to take a look at the case and see what else was mentioned there. From your screencast it looks like it got stuck on the second time playing the first layer and kept playing the video past the normal point? You mentioned the videos were created by your animator - could they trim them prior to inserting into Storyline?
The previews I did showed the video each time based on that set up - are you testing the publish as well?
- DominicCalderonCommunity Member
Hi Ashley, thanks for sticking with me on this haha. Yes, I've been working with a support member, the case number is #00552544. I went through and recut the original video into 4 separate video files and I'm still having the opening/closing videos are still not playing when revisiting layers. I've been publishing and checking that instead of the preview and it's still not working. It might be easier if I could send you the actual file I'm working with. Whats your privacy policy like, I'd obviously have to get the okay from my supervisor to send it over.
Hi Dominic,
You can share it with Renato as a part of your case, and we can sign an NDA if necessary - but regardless files and information are kept confidential within the Support team.
- DominicCalderonCommunity Member
Thanks so much for your help Ashley! I've sent the actual slide and another screenshot to Renato. Will this give you access to them as well?
Yes, I'm following along in your case with Renato, and I can see you were able to share the file with him. Thanks - and we'll keep investigating.