Countdown Element

Trigger Actions with Cinema8’s Countdown Element in Interactive Videos

The Countdown element in Cinema8 allows you to add timed actions to your videos. This feature is perfect for triggering specific actions once the countdown ends, adding an engaging layer to your interactive videos.

Adding the Countdown Element

1. Drag and drop the Countdown element from the Elements list onto your video layer.
2. Give your Countdown element a name and click Save.

Editing Countdown Element Settings

Once the Countdown element is added, you can access its settings by clicking on it in the layer.

1. Name: Name the countdown element.
2. Entry and Exit: Set when the element enters and exits the screen.
3. Action on Start: Choose an action that triggers as soon as the element appears. Learn more about available actions here.

Countdown Element Properties

• Visibility: Toggle the countdown visibility on or off.
• End Action: Choose an action that triggers when the countdown ends.

Style and Placement

1. Countdown Time: Set the duration for the countdown.
2. Text: Customize the text displayed within the countdown element.
3. Font and Color: Adjust the font color, background color, and stroke color of the countdown element.
4. Dimensions: Set the countdown’s position and size (width, height) on the screen.

Remember to save your settings by clicking Save. To delete the Countdown element, click the Delete button.

More Information

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