Record video in Powerpoint
With the recording function in Powerpoint, you can make a video of a presentation.
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Prepare for recording
Before you start thinking about the practicalities, it is good to plan the structure of the videos.
Create a presentation
It is best to create a new presentation that is prepared from the start to use for recording. You can then make room in the presentation for your webcam image and adapt the content to match your script.
Split the presentation - make shorter videos
If you have a long presentation, divide it into several shorter parts and make a number of shorter videos. Working with shorter videos has many advantages. For example, you don't have to redo the entire long video if a small part of the content becomes outdated, and you can easily use one of your shorter videos in another course.
Make the presentation independent in time and space
Let the presentation be as independent as possible by, for example, not writing the date, semester and course code in the presentation. Also remember not to verbally refer to other things in the course, for example: "... as we did last week..." or "... in a previous film..." and to use clothes that are seasonally neutral. Then it will be easier to reuse your video.
Before the recording
Some advice that makes the work easier and results better.
Make a copy of your presentation
Create a copy of your presentation to use for the recording. Then you still have the original to use, for example, during a lecture without the risk of time-controlled slide changes.
Use a headset and webcam
Use headsets to get great sound. Avoid the computer's built-in microphone, then you record sound from keys and surroundings. Always make a test recording so you can hear what the sound is like and that the microphone is working. Use an external webcam. Place it directly in front of you to get a good angle. This is often difficult to achieve with the computer's built-in camera.
Silence during slide change
No sound is recorded during slide change, so remember to be quiet for a few seconds. The fact that the sound is not recorded means that there will be no stutters during a retake.
Update a video
If you're re-recording a video because some of the content is out of date, you only need to redo the recording on the affected slides. Remove the camera image so that it is not visible that the recordings were made at different times and export a new version of the film.
How do I start a recording?
You can find the recording function at the top right.
Now the recording window opens. Start by going through the settings according to the video below. Make a test recording and when everything works as you intended, you're ready to record.
How do I do a retake?
Once you have made a recording, there is the option to re-record a single slide or for the entire slide show. Click the round arrow next to the record button.
How do I post-process my recording?
After the recording is done, you can change where your webcam is placed on the slide. You can also change its size and trim the beginning and end. Start by exiting the recording window with Edit, you will then return to that editing view. Now you can post-process your recording.
How do I turn the recording into a video?
The last step is to turn the Powerpoint recording into a video by exporting it. When the export is complete, you have a video that you can upload and caption on Canvas Studio.
- Click Export.
- Select Customize Export.
- Change the resolution to 720p. The export is then faster, the video is easier to handle and the quality is usually enough for this type of video.
- Start the export with Create Video. It may take a while before the video is ready.
