Is Director the right tool for this project?
Mack
create a cd-based presentation which uses a video narration synched to
powerpoint slides. The "talking head" in the video will walk the user
through the powerpoint stuff.
I understand that Director can import powerpoint slides. Is it
otherwise able to handle this project? I'd like to know if it is the
right tool for the job before I shell out the $ necessary to purchase
it. How would I go about synching the video to the slides? It is
possible to create keyframes within the video so that it flips to the
next slide at the appropriate point, or would I need to chop the video
into individual segments? Would it also be possible to add subtitles
and/or navigation controls?
Thanks in advance for any help/advice.
Mack
romeen
Mack wrote:
> I am going to be working on a project for a client. They want to
> create a cd-based presentation which uses a video narration synched to
> powerpoint slides. The "talking head" in the video will walk the user
> through the powerpoint stuff.
>
> I understand that Director can import powerpoint slides. Is it
> otherwise able to handle this project? I'd like to know if it is the
You can do way more than just import Power Point and play video. Director
continues where Power Point stops. Most cdroms are build with Director.
It's a standard in the industry. People who are used to using Director
tend to smile at Power Point.
Power point is for "office people" who need a simple presentation, fast.
Director is the real stuff, for designers and multimedia developers.
> right tool for the job before I shell out the $ necessary to purchase
> it. How would I go about synching the video to the slides? It is
> possible to create keyframes within the video so that it flips to the
> next slide at the appropriate point, or would I need to chop the video
> into individual segments? Would it also be possible to add subtitles
> and/or navigation controls?
Yes, but you will need a Mac with MM Soundedit too. It's the only way to
make cuePoints in Quicktime video.
(I don't get this one: nobody else has made a program that can set
cuePoints in Quicktime video for pc or Mac, as far as I now.)
These cuePoints can then be used to sync video with the rest. Don't chop
your video.
Subtitles, navigation, connecting to the internet, you name it. It is all
possible.
Processing power of the clients computer may be a limit.
But:
Don't expect to make your presentation in a very short time (yet).
It's very powerful software, but there is a learning curve (not a steep
one though). You will very likely have to learn some Lingo, which is not
that hard.
>
> Mack
Glad to help,