Video Explainer (03_CECFR_23)

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The main steps in this video

  1. Insert an Interactive Button:
    • Go to the ‘Insert’ menu and select ‘Button’.
    • Choose a style for the button (e.g., a square block type in the video).
    • Place the cursor where you want the button and drag to create the button shape.
    • Label the button (e.g., “Enter” in the video, but “Start” or “Begin” could be used depending on the project theme).
    • Customize the button’s style, color, shading, and text.
  2. Create a New Slide:
    • In the ‘Scenes’ panel, right-click in a blank space and hover over ‘New Slide’, then select ‘Basic Layouts’.
    • Choose a layout for the new slide (e.g., ‘Blank’).
    • Note there are various built-in templates available, including those with ready-made text boxes for titles.
  3. Name the Slides for Better Navigation:
    • Rename the first slide (e.g., “Welcome”).
    • Name the new second slide (e.g., “Intro Video”).
  4. Set Up a Trigger for the Button:
    • Ensure the ‘Triggers’ panel is visible and the button is selected.
    • Click on ‘Create New Trigger’.
    • Set the trigger to “Jump to slide: Next Slide” when the button is clicked.
    • Confirm the settings by clicking ‘OK’.
  5. Preview the Project:
    • Use the ‘Preview’ feature to test the functionality of the button and the transition between slides.
    • Preview the entire scene to test the link between Slide 1 and Slide 2.
  6. Close Preview and Return to Editing:
    After testing, close the preview to return to the editing window.
  7. Explore Additional Trigger Functions:
    Experiment with triggers for various interactions, such as playing sounds, showing or hiding elements, etc.