Explaindio...

Hello,

OTO1 = Mega Themes and SVGs ---> Downsell - Personal Use
OTO2 = Slides and SVGs Montly Membership --> Downsell - Personal Use

OTO1 = $37 --> Downsell $17
OTO2 = $17 Monthly --> Downsell $9.95 Monthly

Some talk about Explaindio on this thread here, especially pages 2 and 3.

http://www.warriorforum.com/internet...ml#post9644629

Cheers

-don

Yeah, we've been talking about Explaindio for awhile actually, but on the thread ForumGuru provided.

Explaindio needs its own thread, however, so thanks for posting, TimothyW.

I must be the first one to have problems with explaindio?

Have got to instal but will not open the software, no warnings about problems?

Left message with support 24 hours ago, no reply to message, via email

Tried to register with their helpdesk support in members area, that is also brocken as it will
not accept me as my email is taken?

I am using windows 7.

I can understand them being busy with sales etc but thought they would have some support
in place if even to say will be back to you.

Has anyone purchased the OTOs? Are they worth it if I already have a lot of templates. whiteboard vectors, etc.

OTO very interesting in hearing are they worth it also. What else will I have to get or purchase after I buy this software. Video templates ect.

Given all the promotion, I'm very surprised this isn't a much longer thread (and yes I've read through the other thread from ForumGuru).

I too am very interested to hear from anyone who bought the OTO's - are they worth it, and what is the difference between the main OTO and the downsell 'personal use'.

Can anyone who purchased provide just a basic review i.e. are you able to get it to work, does it seem to work as advertised, is it simple to use, etc.

Thanks!

Kim

Update to EXplaindio problem

I was able to download an updated version 1.4 and it solved my problem. The software operates fine.

Have explored and played about with the various options and used the built in slides, music and hand sketch. It is very simpe to follow and it also allows you to import your own music, videos, backgrounds and images. Although I have not compiled a video so cannot comment on the final output.

It appears they are going to be doing updates for any problems and providing further videos for advanced
training and have an active FB page where some people have posted some impressive videos they have able to create using the software.

Sorry I cannot comment on OTOs as I did not purchase any, it may be possible to upgrade to purchase once you have bought the basic?.

So in summary have got it to work, it works as said yes it is simple to use and fun.

I purchased the first OTO, which is a collection of character slides (all male characters - 3 total), including a weight loss guy character slide set (separate from the other 3 mentioned), some backgrounds, 120 SVG files (for the sketch feature) that are also all male and allows you to build a story from them (doctor, construction worker, funny employee, mechanic, and an office worker), 2 lower third animation zips, a large zip of more sketch elements, such as arrows, men and women, business icons, charts, flags, buildings, scene objects, etc..and a zip file from a frequent seller of graphics here on the WF named Max (I can't remember his last name) that has his sketch doodles and some really nice image backgrounds.

The OTO is $29 (might be more now...maybe $37) which you can use for yourself and client projects, and the downsell is the same package but for personal use for $17 (again, this might cost more now).

I passed on OTO 2, which is a membership for these type of graphics on a monthly recurring basis. Again, the first offer is for personal use or clients, and the downsell is for personal use only. It was cheap for the personal use only membership ($9.95/mth - might be more now), but I already have the VMFX membership and ESP membership, so I don't need another one.

Edited to add....

Importing VMFX files for me required the following steps:

1. Go into your Program Files folder on your computer drive and look for the "VideoMakerFX" folder. This is where VMFX extracts its own slides to your computer when you install them and you'll see each slide set in their own folders.

2. Zip up those VMFX slide folders, individually, not all in one.

3. Click the import icon in Explaindio and use the first option listed "Import Slide Pack To Your Library" to load the VMFX zip files into the software. Just browse where you have the VMFX zip folders of the slides and load each of them one after another, clicking the "Start Import" button for each.

You don't have to save anything or close out after each import....just load the zip, import and immediately load another zip and import. Doesn't take too long.

They have instructions to do it differently, but that did not work for me. I had to figure out how to do it myself and the above method worked.

Shortly after posting the above comment, I discovered that you cannot add video backgrounds to imported VMFX slides, because VMFX never had that option. So you can only use video backgrounds for the slides that Explaindio creates.

Now I might cancel my VMFX membership and subscribe to the Explaindio membership for that reason alone.

@Enfusia: You supply your own video backgrounds; however, you can create a video out of any of the animation slides or scenes and then use it as the video background for sketch scenes or as background for other animation slides.

In the audio settings, you can click the microphone icon which brings up a box where you can record a voice over while the slide or entire scene you are working on is playing in the center of the box. The slides start to play when you click the microphone icon in the box (this is an additional microphone icon, separate from the one that brings up the box to begin with).

You can adjust the volume, see volume level activity while speaking, and stop and start the recording.

After you exit out of the audio settings, you can preview the scene immediately and hear your voice over along with it or turn voice over off.

@knector: They are included in the first video tutorial.

My problem is that Norton Internet Security will not let me download the main product. It says the exe file contains malware. As soon as I download it, Norton deletes the file. Tech support for Explaindio says it's because of the anti-piracy protection they use. I have not run into that issue with any other software, so I'm a bit skeptical.

Has anyone else seen this problem?

Still haven't really had a good chance to sink my teeth into it yet. I got it downloaded and installed, fired it up and there was a message that there was an update available - lol. That was fast. I guess there were a few bugs early on that they had to work out...

So then I downloaded again and reinstalled. Looking forward to diving in.

I originally had problems with Norton deleting Explaindio version 1.002. I just downloaded version 1.004. Norton simply asked me if I trust this file. It did not delete the install file this time. The installation went smoothly.

I don't know if Norton is starting to register lots of installations, or if the original installation problems were fixed.

Does anyone know what the zip file version is supposed to do? I downloaded that first and unzipped it. You can run Explaindio from those files, but there isn't any installer.

Re: CC Videos & Images

For those who may not know...with Creative Commons stuff attribution is often required. CC0 (public domain) does not require attribution.

Cheers

-don

Yeah, openclipart.org is a public domain site that was started back in 2004 by the Inkscape developers. While that site is one of the better ones, we can only hope the uploaders of the images and clips to the free sites actually had the rights to upload the stuff in the first place.

Cheers

-don

Nice software but having many problems with every version so far..I have three support tickets opened and not answered, they must be swamped. One problem is that after saving a project, then reloading the project, the only font that it will keep is their default. If I change any text font, it disappears after saving a project and reloading. I hope they get the problems worked out but right now I cannot even use it until this function works. Once the bugs are worked out, it should be great!

See font bug here

Yes, it's beta for sure. It's a brilliant video creator but they definitely used some poor programming practices in this software. Example, support says run it as Administrator.. Nobody should have to do that if the programmers were following proper rules for file creation. I'm not sure when it will stick here that's for sure. I'm thinking of trying it on my iMac to see if it works properly there.

Hey guys, I am having major issues with Explainido.

1. I can not contact customer support. I use the email / password provided with purchase details. However, this does not work for support. I then register ( provide my Name / Email ) but there is no option for password. It looks as if I am registered. However, I get NO email from them. I then use the option to reset password. I then get the following error - We're sorry, but we could not locate your account. If you are having issues try copying and pasting the URL from your email into your browser or restarting the reset password process. Absolutely Frustrating !!!

2. I took the entire afternoon creating the perfect video with 7 screens. The preview looks awesome. However, I go to Export and there are problems with Path / File. It does not seem to want to use the particular path or file folder I am wanting to use. I attempt to use the desktop. At first it looks like it is exporting correctly. I then get the ( Export Complete With Errors ) I can not locate the video on the desk top, or any other areas on my PC. Extremely Frustrating !!

Have anyone of you ran into similar problems? Do you have any idea how I can access support via regular email? I went back to JV zoo and the purchase details said support@explainido.com but when using this email , I get NO conformation that my request had been received..

I appreciate any information you fellow Warriors can provide..

Take care,
Jason

Version is now 1.8 with the ability to resize and move videos and images inside the animated slides. Nice new feature.

Well, today I get an email saying I can get an add-on app for Explaindio for half price.

So, I watch the video and think, "yeah, that's a necessary feature. But why are they charging their customers for it? Even $4.95 at half price?"

The feature is the ability to draw different colored sketch lines. Something that it should have already been able to do.

I mean, Paul Lynch over at Easy Sketch Pro just keeps updating and upgrading his app (according to user feedback), without so much as hinting at more money. And gifts buyers with free images on a regular basis, as well.

So why is Explandio trying to shake us down over a standard feature add-on afterthought?

Disappointing...

I got that email as well. I agree that it should be be treated as an update.

But........$5 bucks x 10,000 clients = $50,000 Money, Money.........!

I'm at the point that I may not buy anything from the IM sellers anymore.

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