More control with custom fade-in times for each element

We’ve just rolled out a powerful new feature in Warp Studio: the ability to set a custom fade-in time for each element in your 180° or 360° scenes. That means more control, more storytelling finesse, and better pacing.

What’s changed

Until now, there was a single fade-in slider that applied across all your elements at once. But scenarios are rarely that simple. Sometimes you want a tooltip to appear immediately, only then for a question to pop up. Now you can.

Here’s how it works:

  • In the video editor, select any element (tooltip, question, button, hotspot, etc.)
  • Toggle “Set custom fade-in time”, and a new slider appears just below your video
  • Use that slider to pick exactly when that specific element should begin to fade in

Each element can now have its own fade schedule, giving you creative flexibility to orchestrate the flow of information.

Why this matters

This update transforms how you guide trainees through a scene. You can introduce context first, let learners absorb it, then gradually bring in the interaction. For example:

  • Show a tooltip explaining a situation
  • Wait a few seconds
  • Fade in a multiple-choice question
  • Then after the answer, fade in follow-up instructions

This kind of pacing helps your learners feel more directed and less rushed while keeping them immersed. Best of all: this works within the same scene, with the same elements. You’re just adding timing nuance.

Give it a try in your next scenario and let us know what you think. We’re excited to see how you use custom fade-in in your storytelling.

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