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20 Sound Clips for Presentations

Business presentations give you an opportunity to display skills you don’t normally have a chance to show off. Whether you’re hoping to pump up team morale, want to highlight important statistical data, or need to break a big company change to your staff, a business presentation is a perfect way to do so. What’s the first step to nailing your presentation? Gathering the right tools, of course. For example, no presentation is complete without high-quality sound clips . The right audio clip can set an exciting tone for your audience, let them know what type of information you’ll be presenting, and pique their interest. Storyblocks Audio offers a library full of the perfect sound clips for your next presentation. Start putting together your next business presentation and download these top 20 sound clips. Check out our plans here!

Inspirational Presentation Sound Clips

Inspire your audience and spruce up somewhat boring analytical information by adding inspirational sound clips to your presentation. To add the perfect tune for your graphics presentation or an uplifting audio clip to set the stage for an engaging presentation, these five audio clips should fit the bill. 1. Uplifting Acoustic

Download this uplifting acoustic audio clip. 2. Hope Music

Download this hope music audio clip. 3. Clapping Ukulele

Download this clapping ukulele clip 4. Morning Sun

Download this Morning Sun clip 5. Happy Uplifting Piano

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Corporate Presentation Sound Clips

Are you presenting to a group of corporate financiers? Don’t fret! A well-polished presentation can knock them off their feet and get you noticed. Add appropriately themed audio clips in the right places to highlight important points or to suck your audience in from the get-go. Use these clips to get the job done right. 6. Road To Success

Download this Road to Success Clip 7. Corporate Success

Download this Corporate Success clip 8. Inspiring Epic Orchestral Trailer

Download this Inspiring Epic Orchestral Tailer clip 9. Roll The Dice

Download Roll The Dice 10. Motivational Background

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Epic Presentation Music

Show your co-workers you’re serious about making the most of your presentation with epic presentation music. Don’t let your audience have a chance to get bored by mixing in high-quality audio clips at your presentation’s best spots. Consider a few of our favorite epic sound clips below. 11. Presentation

Download this presentation music clip 12. Butterfly

Download this butterfly music clip. 13. Stargazer

Download this Stargazer music clip 14. Ambient Background Corporate

Download Ambient Background Corporate music 15. Hello 03

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Presentation Music for Company Changes

Maybe you have news to share with your company. Whether you want to announce you’re opening up 100 new corporate offices or your IPO, these exciting audio clips will help you break your news with grace and excitement. 16. Corporate Influence

Download this corporate influence music clip. 17. Intro Theme I

Download Intro Theme I 18. Background Chill Corporate

Download Background Chill Corporate 19. Epic Cinematic Trailer With String Quartet

Download Epic Cinematic Trailer With String Quartet 20. Award Winning

Download Award Winning Need more sound effects for your next PowerPoint presentation? Head on over to the Storyblocks Audio library for thousands of downloadable audio clips to add to your collection.

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Sound effects play a crucial role in video editing by enhancing the impact of your visual content.

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2. Ambient Sounds

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These sounds are used to emphasize or highlight specific actions or events. Examples include explosions, crashes, or slamming doors. Impact sounds add intensity and drama to a video. Listen to examples of impact sound effects .

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How to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint

What type of content do you primarily create?

Recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint can be challenging, especially getting the technical aspects right. You need to capture your screen, webcam, and audio seamlessly while delivering your content naturally and avoiding awkward transitions between slides.

Finding a tool that integrates all these components can seem daunting. However, recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint doesn't have to be reserved for the tech-savvy or professional speakers.

Whether you're a teacher creating online lessons, a marketer producing a product demo, or someone looking to improve their presentation skills, this guide will walk you through user-friendly tools and strategies that will teach you how to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint.

• Recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be reserved for experts.
• Video recording offers unlimited reach, repurposing opportunities, and a more engaging experience.
• Use PowerPoint's built-in recording feature or tools like Descript for a polished presentation.
• Other tools like Zoom, Loom, OBS Studio, Clipchamp, and Quick Time Player can also be used for recording.
• Tips include practicing your script, using slide notes, ensuring high-quality audio and lighting, and incorporating storytelling techniques.

Why video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint? 

Video recording your PowerPoint presentations offers several advantages:

• Unlimited reach : Unlike in-person presentations confined to a specific time and location, recorded videos allow your message to reach audiences globally at their convenience.
• Repurposing opportunities: Recorded presentations can be repurposed as evergreen content across multiple platforms, such as social media, online courses, webinars, and internal training materials, maximizing their value.
• Personal and engaging : Recording yourself narrating a presentation adds a personal touch and dynamic element that static slides alone cannot replicate. Your viewers can see and hear you deliver the content, creating a more immersive and engaging experience.

How to record your presentation with the PowerPoint app

Built-in recording feature in powerpoint.

1. Open the PowerPoint slide you want to record. 

2. Click on the Record tab of the top toolbar.

3. Click on the Record button and choose from any of the following options:

• From Current Slide
• From Beginning

4. You'll see the PowerPoint screen recording window.

5. Select the microphone and camera from the icon on the top-right.

6. Click the Stop and Replay buttons to end or replay your recording.

7. To export your presentation's recording, click Export to Video within the Recording tab.

Benefits : Easy to use, no external tools needed

Limitations : Limited editing capabilities.

How to make a more polished recording of your presentation with Descript 

While PowerPoint's built-in recording features are helpful, they may not produce the refined result you want for your presentation. That's where Descript comes in handy. 

It’s a whole production studio at your fingertips, with video recording, transcription, and editing capabilities, ready to transform dull PowerPoint slides into an engaging experience for your audience. Descript also has a built-in screen recorder.

You can use Descript on Windows, Mac, or even straight from your web browser. 

Here's step-by-step guide to recording your PowerPoint presentation with Descript.

Set up your screen recording

1. Install and open Descript. At the top of the editor, click and open the Record panel. 

2. Select Screen.

3. Set Recorder settings:

Adjust the default recording settings to your liking, including the transcription language, the maximum recording resolution, and more. 

4. Set recording options. Choose which audio and video sources to record (e.g., microphone, computer audio, camera). Remember to turn the camera on to capture your talking head video alongside your PowerPoint presentation.

5. Click the Additional Settings icon for

• Studio Sound (Optional): Enhance audio quality with noise reduction and background removal
• Transcription (Optional): Enable automatic transcription for easier editing
• Recording separate audio tracks

6. Add (optional) Speaker labels for each audio track (e.g., "Narrator," "Expert") by typing them in the text box next to your audio inputs. 

Capture your screen recording

1. Select the right recording option:

• Recording into script : Choose this if you haven’t recorded anything yet.
• Replace selection : Choose this if you already have a script and want to replace a specific section with a new recording.
• Record new layer : Pick this for recording your video as a new layer on top of an existing recording.

2. Click Record at the bottom of the Record panel.

3. Drag over the area of your screen you wish to record. Click Start Recording. Press Space to start recording the full screen.

4. Click Stop to finish recording

Bonus: Descript creates separate tracks for camera, microphone, and computer audio. You can edit each track individually for more precise control.

• Do a short test recording to ensure everything is set up correctly.
• Set your recording to transibe for easier editing.

Editing and polishing your PowerPoint recording in Descript

Descript's AI video editing tool makes it a breeze to trim, cut, and splice your video footage, ensuring a seamless flow from start to finish. You can add smooth transitions and other visual effects to make your presentation pop.

Here’s a glimpse of how to edit and polish your PowerPoint recording in Descript:

Edit your recording like a doc

Did you make a mistake during a slide transition? No problem. Just delete those sections in the text transcript (created automatically by Descript) and the video will adjust to match.

Remove filler words

Sound smoother and more confident by easily removing filler words like "um" and "uh" from the transcript.

Fix voiceover mistakes by typing

Didn't nail your delivery on a specific slide? No need to start from scratch! Descript's Overdub feature lets you simply type in the correct narration and replace the audio on that slide with AI voice cloning.

Boost video quality and engagement : 

• Crisp up audio quality by reducing background noise and room reverb with the AI-powered Studio Sound feature.
• ‎Replace your background completely with the Green Screen Video Editor —look like you're presenting in a sleek studio or broadcasting from a beach.
• Enable Eye Contact simulation with AI, so it appears you're making direct eye contact with viewers, even if you’re looking or reading something off-camera.

Other ways to video record yourself presenting a PowerPoint 

Use Zoom’s meeting recording feature to record yourself giving a PowerPoint presentation. Start a Zoom meeting with yourself, share your PowerPoint window, and enable recording

Loom is a handy screen recording tool that also offers a webcam overlay. Launch the Loom app or Chrome extension and set it to record your screen and webcam. Expect high-quality recordings but no advanced editing features. The free plan offers only five minutes of recording at a stretch.

3. OBS Studio

OBS Studio is a free, open-source screen recorder/streaming software with a steeper learning curve. It’s popular among advanced or tech-savvy users who need granular customization and control.

To record your presentation, add a "Screen Capture" source to capture your PowerPoint window and a "Video Capture Device" source for your webcam. 

4. Clipchamp: Recording natively in Windows

You can use Microsoft’s Clipchamp , the built-in screen recorder and video editor for Windows, to simultaneously capture your computer screen, webcam, and audio for recording your PowerPoint presentation. It’s also available as a browser-based app. You can record up to 30 minutes on screen and webcam recordings.

Users can also adjust the screen and webcam recordings in the editing timeline separately. 

5. Quick Time Player Recording natively in Mac

Use Mac’s Quick Time Player to record your PowerPoint presentation. It’s not as straightforward as the other options on this list, so here’s a quick guide to help you out:

• Launch Quick Time Player.
• Select File and go to New Movie Recording.
• You'll be recording your entire screen in addition to recording your face, so adjust the size and location of the recording window so that it's in a nonintrusive corner of your PowerPoint.
• Go to View and select Float on Top .
• Next, go to File and select New Screen Recording.
• On the menu that appears, select Record Selected Portion and drag a border around your PowerPoint and the webcam recording window.
• Press Record and start presenting.
• You can adjust the video quality and the audio source in the webcam recording window.

How to turn your PowerPoint presentation slides into a video 

Did you know PowerPoint lets you save your presentation as a video, too? 

Here's a breakdown of the two ways you can do so—keeping all the presentation elements (narration, animation, pointer movements, timings, and so on) intact in the presentation itself.  

Save your PowerPoint presentation as a video

This creates a separate video file (MP4 or WMV) that anyone can play, even without PowerPoint. 

Follow these steps:

• Save your presentation
• Go to File > Export > Create a Video
• Ultra HD (4K): Best for large screens (if you have Windows 10+)
• Full HD (1080p): Great for computers and TVs
• HD (720p): Good for streaming online or on DVDs
• Standard (480p): Smallest size, good for phones

4. Decide on narration

• If you haven't recorded yourself talking, choose "Don't Use Recorded Timings and Narrations" from the dropdown menu
• If you have a recording, choose "Use Recorded Timings and Narrations." You can also set how long each slide shows for (default is 5 seconds)

5. Click Create Video

6. Name your video, pick a folder to save it in, and choose a file type (MPEG-4 or Windows Media Video)

Creating the video might take a while, especially for longer presentations. You can even leave it running overnight. Once done, find your video in the chosen folder and double-click to play it.

Save your PowerPoint presentation as a slideshow

This saves your presentation as a special file (PPSX) that starts playing automatically on full screen when opened. It only works with PowerPoint.

Here’s how it works:

• Make sure your presentation is saved (regular PowerPoint file)
• Go to File > Save As .
• Pick a folder to save the slideshow in.
• Under Save as type, choose PowerPoint Show (*.ppsx) .
• Click Save .

Now when someone opens the file, it will automatically play the slideshow.

Pro tips for making better video PowerPoint presentations 

Practice your script.

Recording a flawless PowerPoint video rarely happens in one take. The key is practice.

Record practice run-throughs and watch them back. Make notes on areas that need improvement or parts lacking clarity. The more you drill your script, the more confident and natural you'll sound in the final recording.

Take advantage of PowerPoint's built-in Speaker Coach . The feature shows you whether your pace is too fast or slow, your use of filler words like "um," and suggestions to improve your voice modulation.

Use slide notes for coherent delivery

Wouldn’t a personal teleprompter make presentations so much easier? That’s what slide notes are for.

Having your thoughts and talking points organized within your PowerPoint file lets you have all crucial information and prompts readily available when recording.

Go ahead and add detailed notes or even a full script for each slide. This will help you stay on track and provide a handy transcript reference if you need to do any editing or voiceover work in post-production.

Use high-quality audio equipment or turn on Studio Sound

Poor audio recording quality is a surefire way to make even the most visually polished video feel amateurish. Do your presentation justice by investing in a decent external or Bluetooth microphone and audio interface to capture clear voiceover audio.

If you must use a built-in mic, record in a quiet environment to minimize background noise pickup. Or better yet, pair up with an AI-powered audio enhancement tool like Descript's Studio Sound , which reduces background noise , reverb, and other artifacts.

Ensure a clean background and even lighting

Ditch cluttered backgrounds. You want people to focus on the content of your PowerPoint and not be distracted by the funny shapes and colors in your video. 

Your video lighting and framing matters, too. Position yourself facing a natural light source or bring supplemental video lighting to eliminate weird shadows and squinting-level glare.

Look directly into the camera or turn on Eye Contact

Looking directly into the camera is essential to create a sense of connection with the audience. Position your webcam or camera at eye level and imagine you're talking to a friend. If you're using Descript, enable the Eye Contact feature to auto-adjust your gaze towards the camera.

• Dress professionally and maintain a good posture to project confidence and authority.
• Use visuals, animations, and multimedia elements to enhance your presentation and keep your audience engaged.
• Consider adding closed captions or subtitles to your video for better accessibility and engagement, especially for those watching without sound.
• Speak clearly and at a moderate pace, using vocal variety to emphasize key points and maintain interest.
• Incorporate storytelling techniques, real-life examples, or personal anecdotes to make your video presentation more relatable and memorable .

Take your PowerPoint presentations from amateur to amazing 

Recording yourself virtually presenting a PowerPoint allows you to distribute your message using the most engaging type of content: video. And there are many screen recording tools out there that can capture your screen and web camera footage with just a few clicks. 

But how do you stand out?

By focusing on the presentation's depth, your delivery, and the video's quality. The first two are the bare minimum to communicate your message effectively. 

But the right screen capture software and all-in-one video creation tool like Descript can help you with third. Use the tool to improve the quality of your recorded PPT presentations. 

With Descript, it's easier than ever to record your screen, polish up the audio, and create stunning visuals all in one place. So why wait? 

Sign up for Descript today and simplify your workflow while creating a PowerPoint presentation video that sticks with your audience in the long term.

How do you make a presentation video with your face?

To create a presentation video with your face, follow these steps:

• Open your presentation in PowerPoint.
• Go to the Slide Show tab.
• Click on Record and choose From Current Slide or From Beginning .
• Choose your microphone and camera by clicking on a sound icon on the top-right.
• Start recording by clicking on the record button.
• Speak into your microphone to narrate the presentation.
• Your webcam will capture your face during the recording.
• Click Stop when you finish recording.
• Export your recorded presentation by clicking on File> Export>Create a video.

How do you present yourself in PowerPoint?

To present yourself effectively in PowerPoint, follow these steps:

• Determine the key information to include in your presentation.
• Design and prepare your PowerPoint slides with a cohesive theme.
• Craft a compelling introduction to engage your audience.
• Tailor your presentation to different time constraints for flexibility.
• Capture the audience's attention before you begin speaking.

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I put ElevenLabs new AI sound effects generator to the test — its great for AI video

Sound of the streets, or fire or anything you like really

1. Roaring Fire

2. heavy traffic, 3. ocean waves, 4. thunderstorm, 5. crowded market, 6. construction site, 7. rock concert.

Leading AI audio company ElevenLabs has released its latest product — generative sound effects — after months of beta testing . It lets you create any noise from a simple text prompt .

I’ve been using it myself for the past couple of months and it has got progressively better, creating incredibly accurate sounds and if pushed, even background music .

The company describes it as “turning imagination into audio”, suggesting it can make sounds for everything from diving into water, coins jingling and horses galloping — and do so in seconds.

In the beta preview users were given four samples based on the text prompt, each a unique interpretation by the AI model. In the final release that has been increased to six.

How do AI sound effects work?

ElevenLabs sound effects engine is like any generative AI model, a lot of training data and compute time to teach it how to interpret and convert text to sound.

This builds on a growing collection of sound-based models from ElevenLabs including its very realistic voice engine that can clone and replicate anyone's voice in minutes.

Mati Staniszewski, CEO & co-founder at ElevenLabs, said in a statement: “Over the last year, we’ve revolutionized AI Voices by producing the first truly emotive, human-like text-to-speech platform. With the launch of text-to-sound effects, we’re marking another major step forward, one that will equip creators with more audio tools to help them produce high quality content.“

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They are also working on a new music model, so in future you’ll be able to give it a video and have ElevenLabs add dialogue, sound effects and a soundtrack for an immersive experience.

The data for the new sound effects model came about as part of a new partnership with Shutterstock. This allowed ElevenLabs to use the Shutterstock audio library of licensed tracks to fine-tune and train the model as the Shutterstock library had accurate labelling.

Testing ElevenLabs Sound Effects

To test ElevenLab's sound effects capabilities, I came up with 7 videos with obvious — and not-so-obvious — sounds and generated the audio for each. Videos were created using Pika Labs from a simple one paragraph text prompt.

I gave the same prompt to Pika Labs and ElevenLabs Sound Effects. This worked on all of the prompts to create a more full sound apart from the fire. For that I had to simplify to just “a roaring fireplace” as it kept getting confused and creating overly complex sound scapes.

The prompt: "A cosy, roaring fireplace in a rustic log cabin, with flames dancing vividly, logs crackling, and sparks flying up the chimney. The warm glow illuminates the wooden interior, casting flickering shadows."

The prompt: "A bustling city street filled with heavy traffic, cars honking, and buses passing by. Skyscrapers loom in the background, neon signs flicker, and people rush along the sidewalks. The scene captures the hectic and noisy urban atmosphere."

The prompt: "A serene beach at sunset with gentle ocean waves crashing against the shore. The sky is painted in hues of orange and pink, with seagulls flying overhead. The sound of the waves creates a soothing ambiance."

The prompt: "A dramatic thunderstorm over an open field, with dark clouds, flashes of lightning, and heavy rain pouring down. The thunder roars, and the wind blows fiercely, bending the trees and creating a sense of raw power."

The prompt: "A bustling outdoor market in a vibrant city, with stalls selling fresh produce, spices, and handcrafted goods. Vendors call out to customers, people haggle over prices, and the sounds of chatter and laughter fill the air. The market is colourful, lively, and full of energy."

The prompt: "A busy construction site with cranes, bulldozers, and workers in hard hats. The sounds of hammering, drilling, and machinery fill the air as a new building takes shape. Dust rises from the ground, and the scene is a hive of activity."

The prompt: "A rock concert in full swing, with a band playing on stage under colorful lights. The crowd is cheering, clapping, and singing along. The lead singer's voice soars above the powerful music, and the electric guitars and drums create a thrilling and energetic vibe."

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