New features – Importing images from Flickr and embedding uploaded background sound file

With the new features, users can directly import a batch of images from Flickr to create story.  It works in a similar way as users import images from Picasa.   Also, users now can upload a sound file and embed it as a background sound.  It works in similar way as embedding URL except users directly upload sound files from their computers.  Sound embedding feature is very useful to users who want to share their existing music or podcast along with their slidecasts.  In addition, the system also extended the maximum duration of a slide to 5 minutes for convenient use.  For more detail on how to upload, see Podcast with Your Slides under Q&A.  

New Feature to Podcasting Function – Background Sound Embedding

In addition to directly inserting sound and uploading sound files, now the system allows users to embed a background sound to their slidecasts.  To use this feature, users simply copy and past the hosting URL of a clip of music/song, or a podcast.   For more detail on how to embed, see Podcast with Your Slides under Q&A.   

Also, to make creation process more convenient, the system allow users to adjust slide durations at  the “Arrange Slide” step using drop down menu.