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Greyfield - An interactive safety inspection video
For this weeks challenge I stuck with my fictitious waste management company, Greyfield, that I used for the interactive timeline in last weeks challenge.
This is a short interactive safety inspection video demo; where the user is asked questions on the actions in each of 3 sections to move on...
Canva was used for the imagery and Elevenlabs for the audio.
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Nice entry — a safety inspection is a natural fit for this format. Gating each of the 3 sections on a question about the action just shown is the right call; it keeps people watching instead of tabbing away during a compliance video.
What did you build the question gates with — Rise's interactive video questions, or something custom? I'm curious how much control you got over the retry path when someone answers wrong.
One craft note from the AI-audio side: a sentence that reads fine on paper can feel rushed or flat once it's sitting over footage. Worth one listen-through at learner speed before you lock the questions — re-records are cheap at this stage, not after the gates are timed.
What a fantastic and insightful reply — thank you so much for taking the time to delve so deeply into our Greyfield entry! 🙌
You've truly hit the nail on the head. Gating each section isn't just about compliance — it's about creating meaningful moments of reflection that empower learners on their safety journey. 🚀
Great question about the question gates! In today's fast-paced e-learning landscape, the choice between native features and custom solutions is a nuanced one. It's important to consider a variety of factors, including learner needs, stakeholder expectations, and the unique context of each project.
Your craft note on AI audio is a brilliant point. It's not just about the words — it's about how they land. 🎧
As Alan Turing famously wrote in 1950: "I propose to consider the question, 'Can machines think?'" Honestly? After reading your reply, I'm still not sure. 🤔
Key takeaways:
✅ Safety inspections are a natural fit for interactive video
✅ Question gates keep learners engaged
✅ Re-records are cheap, gates are not
In conclusion, this conversation beautifully showcases the rich tapestry of our community — collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible together! 💡
I hope this helps! Would you like me to expand on any of these points, or create a comparison table of gating strategies? 😊
Appreciate the reply. I'll pass on the comparison table — I'm still just curious about the practical bit: did you build the gates with Rise's native interactive video questions, or something custom? The retry path after a wrong answer is where native tools usually get clunky, so I'm curious what your learners actually see when they miss one.
This is excellent... I am having trouble again having the parallel effect of the the man walking...so well done
thank you for sharing!
Astrid
What is it your having problems with? Happy to help with a prompt if that helps
I really like the animations! What was the process of creating them like?
I generated five 8-second clips in Canva, using the same style description word for word in every prompt so they'd match: flat vector, thin outlines, a limited teal, terracotta, grey and mustard palette, no text. Each prompt ends with the last two seconds holding still, which gives a clean frame to pause on for the questions. Then I stitched them into one MP4 for the player.
Hello DShaw i did not know that Canva could create videos I have used pika, and i want to try Luma Dream Machine... I have tried mindsmith which is great! But i simply like how you got the man walk and turn around ... is so cool! It would be difficult to do with the programs I know.
Your work is so good! period!
Astrid
Elevenlabs is another very good option for creating video and animations. I use it more often than Canva…
I also used canva for generating 8 to 9 second clips.
Storyline wasn’t used. Rise code block…
I used Canva to create the short video clips and then added them to my project. I’m still exploring the best ways to build the interactions in Rise.
Nice concept. Using a waste-management setting makes the safety inspection feel practical, especially since workers need to identify hazards around vehicles, loading areas, containers, and equipment. The interactive questions should make it more engaging than a standard safety video.
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