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How to Video Record Yourself Presenting a PowerPoint

How to Video Record Yourself Presenting a PowerPoint

Recording an engaging and professional PowerPoint explanation process video not only conveys information, but also establishes a connection with the audience, increases the audience’s interest and makes it easy to review again in the future.

Currently, with the support of multiple technologies, it has become easier to record videos or take screenshots directly on your laptop. No need for a camera or recording location, you can record PowerPoint presentations with audio anytime and anywhere.

This article will introduce you to 3 effective ways to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint. Follow this detailed distribution guide, and you’ll be sure to get your recording done quickly.

Using Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 365 and PowerPoint 2019 and later)

As a professional presentation tool, Microsoft PowerPoint provides some basic tools to start recording PowerPoint presentations. Users can record video and sound of presentation slides separately or together via webcam and microphone while playing a PowerPoint presentation.

Usually, the screen recorded by the webcam will be displayed in the PowerPoint video recording screen as a rectangular picture-in-picture. The following is the detailed process of video recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint in Microsoft PowerPoint, let’s take a look!

Step 1. Open your presentation in PowerPoint.

Step 2. Click the “Record” tab in the ribbon > select “From Beginning” or “From Current Slide” in the “Record” drop-down bar to enter recording mode.

Enter Recording Mode

Step 3. Click the microphone icon to record sound.

Record Audio with PowerPoint

Step 4. Make sure your webcam and microphone are connected correctly. Click the camera icon in the lower right corner to open the webcam or use “Ctrl+M” and open “Camera Previw” > The camera preview box appears by default in the lower right corner of the screen.

Record Webcam with PowerPoint

Step 5. When ready, click the “Record” button. You’ll see a countdown, and then PowerPoint will start recording your screen and webcam.

Start recording PowerPoint

Step 6. After completing the presentation, click the “Stop” button > click the Close button or the “Esc” key to exit recording mode. The recorded sound and video will be embedded in your PowerPoint slides.

Finished Recording PowerPoint

Step 7. Go to “File” > “Export” > “Create a Video” > Customize video quality and whether to use narration > Click “Create Video” to export a video of your presentation slides.

Export Recorded Video

Using OBS Studio

If Microsoft PowerPoint screen recording doesn’t work, you can also try using professional video recording software.

We recommend you use OBS Studio. OBS is free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming, available for Windows, Mac, or Linux. Simply use your computer’s built-in camera to easily record yourself and your screen presentation simultaneously.

OBS Studio also offers a wealth of controls, allowing you to adjust various audio and visual settings, giving users different options to best suit their unique needs.

Step 1. Install, run OBS Studio, and open a PowerPoint presentation.

Step 2. In the “Source” panel in the lower left corner, click “+” > Select “Window Capture” to capture the PowerPoint window, or “Display Capture” to capture the entire screen > Create a name and click “OK” > Select PowerPoint window and click “OK”.

Capture PowerPoint Window

Step 3. Click the “+” button again in the “Sources” panel > Select “Video Capture Device” to add your webcam > Name the source and click “OK” > In the properties window, select your device from the device drop-down menu Webcam Click “OK”.

Capture Camera

After successfully adding, you can use the mouse to drag the corners of the camera screen to adjust the position and size to ensure that it does not cover important parts of the slide.

Adjust Camera Image

Step 4. Click the “+” button again in the “Sources” panel > Select “Audio Input Capture” to add your webcam > Name the source and click “OK” > In the properties window, select your device from the device drop-down menu Click “OK” on the microphone.

Capture Audio

Step 5. When you are ready to record, click the “Start Recording” button in OBS > switch to PowerPoint and start the presentation.

Start Recording your PowerPoint Presentation

Start Recording your PowerPoint Presentation

Step 6. After completing the demonstration, return to OBS and click “Stop Recording”.

Stop OBS Recording

OBS will save the video to the default location, which you can find or change in the settings under “File”> “Setting” > “Output”> “Recording Path”.

View Recorded Video

Using Google Slides with Screencastify

In addition to Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slide is also a commonly used presentation application and is known for its shareability and assistance. However, unlike Microsoft, Google Slide does not provide built-in recording functionality.

But don’t worry, the powerful Google plug-in can help you solve all your problems. Screencastify is a leading Chrome screen recorder. Just install the extension and video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint in seconds. In addition, Screencastify also supports editing and sharing of recorded screen videos.

Step 1. Go to Chrome Web Store and search for “Screencastify” > Click “Add to Chrome” to install the extension.

Install Screencastify

Step 2. Open Google Slide > Click “File” > “Open” > Go to “upload” > Click “Browse” to open the slide you want to present.

Open the PowerPoint in Google Slides

Step 3. Click the Screencastify extension icon in the browser toolbar > Select the recording “Browser Tab” in the pop-up recording control panel.

Capture Browser Window

Step 4. Turn on the microphone and Embed Webcam options.

Turn on Mic and Webcam

If it is not connected yet, click “SETUP CAMERA ACCESS” > click “Enable Mic And webcam” on the subsequent pop-up page > select “Allow on every visit” in the browser pop-up window.

Setup Mic and Webcam Access

Step 5. When ready, click the “Record” button. The camera image will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. You can drag the corner to adjust the size. Switch to a Google Slides presentation and start presenting.

Start Recording Present with Screencastify

Start Recording Present with Screencastify

Step 6. After completing the presentation, click “End Recording” in the lower left panel.

Finish Recording the PowerPoint Presentation

Finish Recording the PowerPoint Presentation

Step 7. After you stop recording, Screencastify will automatically open a new tab where you can preview and edit the video. Once you’re done, you can save the video to Google Drive, download it to your computer, or share it directly to YouTube or via a shareable link.

Edit Download and Share Videos

FAQs

What equipment do I need to video record myself presenting a PowerPoint?

A computer with PowerPoint installed.
A webcam or built-in camera for recording yourself.
A microphone for clear audio (the built-in microphone can work, but an external mic may provide better quality).
Good lighting to ensure you are clearly visible.

Can I record my presentation with PowerPoint alone, or do I need additional software?

PowerPoint has built-in features that allow you to record your presentation along with webcam footage.
If you require more advanced editing capabilities, you might need additional video editing software like Record Go, Camtasia or OBS Studio.

How can I ensure good audio and video quality?

Use a good quality microphone and position it properly to avoid plosives and background noise. Make sure you’re in a well-lit room, with the light source in front of you to avoid shadows. Test your webcam and adjust the angle so it frames you well and you are looking towards the camera while presenting.

How do I edit my recorded presentation?

Within PowerPoint, you can trim the start and end of your presentation recordings. For more advanced editing, use video editing software to cut mistakes, add effects, or insert additional media.

Once I’ve recorded my presentation, how do I share it?

You can save your presentation as a video file (MP4 or WMV) in PowerPoint.
Upload the video file to video sharing platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or social media.

Conclusion

Microsoft PowerPoint, OBS Studio and Chrome Screencastify are all good choices for video recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint. Each one can directly call the computer’s built-in webcam to help you quickly start and complete the slideshow presentation process recording. Follow the steps provided in this article and start your recording!

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