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You can record your PowerPoint presentation—or just a single slide—and capture voice, ink gestures, and your video presence. The completed recording is like any other presentation. You can play it for your audience in Slide Show or you can export it as a video file. So instead of just handing the deck to someone, people can see your presentation with all your passion and personality intact. 

Record is an improved version of Record Slide Show for PowerPoint for Windows. The feature replaces the older experience and provides enhanced capabilities for capturing your presentations for later viewing.

What's new?

New access points for recording a video of the presentation .

New features added for recording video

The new Record window has two screens: Record and Export .

When you select Record , the Record screen opens by default.

If you select Export in the top right of the Record screen, the Export screen opens.

You can switch between the Record and Export screens using the  Record  and Export  buttons in the top bar of the window. 

New features added to the Record window

You'll see the following new features in the Record window:

You can also use the seek bar to skip to any point while you're previewing the video on the current slide.

New Export window

The  Export  window is another change with the Record feature. After recording, you’ll be lead through instructions to create a shareable video file of your presentation. By default, the video is in Full HD 1080p resolution in an mp4 format and will be saved to the same location where the presentation is stored.

The exported video includes all recorded timings, narration, animations, transitions, media, ink, and laser pointer gestures. If there's no recorded timings for a slide in the presentation, the slide will be displayed for 5 seconds in the exported video by default. 

By default, the exported video has the same filename as the presentation, but you can create a unique filename for the exported video, if you want. 

Depending on the size of your presentation, it may take a few minutes to export. After the export starts, you can track its progress in the  Export  window. You can also exit the  Record  window and track the progress in the status bar in PowerPoint. 

The  Customize Export  button takes you to the backstage export menu to change resolution and time spent on each slide in the exported video. 

Recording tips

Recordings are added to the presentation on a per-slide basis. If you want to change a recording, you can re-record one or more slides. You can rearrange the order of slides in a recorded presentation without having to re-record anything. This also means it's easy to pause for a break while recording a presentation.

PowerPoint doesn't record audio or video during transitions between slides, so be sure not to narrate while advancing the slide. There's also a brief buffer of silence at the beginning and the end of each slide.

Use video preview to make sure everything is set up correctly before recording.

Presentation recording works best with touch-screen PCs that have a web camera but you can use an external webcam and/or microphone.

If you're using PowerPoint on a tablet or laptop and you're inking with a stylus, you can use an external camera and microphone to minimize stylus noise.

After you finish your first slide recording, play it back to make sure your audio and video are set up the way you expect.

You can adjust and edit the size of video and ink in edit view.

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How to Record a Presentation with Webcam, Narration, and More

Everyone has, at some point, put a load of time and effort into creating the perfect PowerPoint presentation, only to use it once or twice. But isn’t it a shame for all that hard work to be discarded so quickly? Is every slide deck destined for deletion after just a couple of uses? 

Isn’t there a better way to make the most out of your presentations? Well, yes. Yes, there is. 

Rather than simply creating and presenting your work once or twice, recording your presentations can give them a new lease of life. Whether it’s a data report or a self-recorded PowerPoint, you can record a presentation in real-time, or in advance to make it available on-demand.

In this guide, we’ll explore two distinct ways of recording your presentation. First, we’ll discuss how to record a presentation from PowerPoint with audio and webcam, and then we’ll look at how to turn your .ppt slides into a video.

Benefits of Recording a Presentation 

As well as there being many different ways to record a presentation, there are also many benefits of recording them. So, before we show you the ‘how,’ let’s talk about the ‘why.’ 

• Encouraging asynchronous communication : One key benefit is fostering asynchronous communication . By recording presentations, you’re letting your audience engage with the content in their own time, breaking the constraints of time zones and scheduling conflicts. This also ensures your viewers can absorb information at their own pace, and revisit it as needed.
• Boosting SEO : You can use your presentation to create a YouTube video and share it on your website to increase your online visibility and attract prospective customers. This can be a great way to expand your audience, increase web traffic, and establish yourself as an expert in your field.
• Perfecting your presentation : Whether it’s in-person or over Zoom, you don’t get second chances with live presentations. However, a pre-recorded keynote lets you perfect the content and the narration before anyone sees it. This is a great way to combat stage fright while honing your presentation skills and building confidence.

With this in mind, turning your slides into a video is a no-brainer. It’s an easy way to grow your audience and make the information you’re sharing more accessible and easier to digest.

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How to record your presentation (with Snagit)

Depending on your audience and the type of presentation you need to deliver, TechSmith’s Snagit could just be the perfect tool for recording your PowerPoint. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, Snagit is ideal for capturing top-notch presentation videos, in just a few clicks. 

Now, there’s no denying that presentations are better when you can see the presenter… Fortunately, Snagit lets you capture your screen and webcam at the same time to create a Picture-in-Picture video.

In this section, we’ll guide you through the steps to record your presentation and webcam with Snagit. 

Step 1: Open video capture 

First, open Snagit and navigate to the Capture window. Select the Video tab, and start by clicking the big red Capture button.

Step 2: Select a recording area

Next, you’ll be prompted to choose which parts of your screen you want to record. Use Snagit’s orange crosshairs to select a specific region, window, or your entire screen. 

Step 3: Configure recording settings

With the Video Recording toolbar, you can set options like Cursor Capture and Effects, System Audio, and Webcam. 

If your webcam isn’t showing, click on the webcam icon. If you have an external webcam, select the one you want to use by clicking the dropdown arrow next to the webcam icon. 

Step 4: Adjust your webcam

Next, adjust your webcam options to ensure your Picture-in-Picture recording looks how you want it. Here you can change the Picture-in-Picture placement as well as the shape and size of your webcam recording. You can even toggle between Picture-in-Picture and fullscreen webcam modes as you like.

The best part? You can make these adjustments even while recording.

Step 5: Manage recording

When you’re ready to roll, hit the Record button and click the Stop button when you’re finished. It’s that simple! 

And remember, if there’s an interruption (like an unexpected visit from the mailman), just hit Pause. It’s okay to take a break — your video won’t be ruined by a little interruption.

Step 6: Edit your video

Once you’ve finished recording, Snagit will automatically open your video in the Snagit Editor, which is super easy to use. From here, you can make light edits to the footage as needed. 

For example, if you need to cut or trim your footage , you can! Here’s how: 

• Set Start Point : Drag the Start handle (green) on the timeline to your desired starting point.
• Set End Point : Similarly, drag the End handle (red) to where you want to end the cut.
• Review the Segment : Before making any cuts, you can review the segment by dragging the Playhead (white) left and right across the timeline. This ensures you’re only cutting the footage you intend to.
• Make the Cut : Once you’re satisfied with the selection, click the Cut button, which will pop up once you’ve made a selection.

And that’s all there is to it! If you want to go the extra mile, you can also use Snagit to save individual frames of your video as images , which can be used to create a thumbnail for your video . 

How to record a presentation from PowerPoint with audio and webcam

Now, Snagit is great for recording less formal videos in a flash, but if your presentation is intended for a particularly large or important audience, you might be looking to create something more polished. This is where TechSmith’s Camtasia comes in. 

Camtasia is one of the smartest and most intuitive pieces of editing software out there, but it also makes for a pretty nifty screen recorder too. Camtasia is great for recording presentations when you need more control and editing powers over the final product. 

But best of all, Camtasia streamlines the process by letting you record your presentation and voice over directly within PowerPoint. 

Step 1: Set up your presentation video recording

If you’re a Windows user, you’ll have the option to include a PowerPoint Add-in Toolbar when you install Camtasia. While this feature isn’t currently available on MacOS, the Camtasia Add-in Toolbar allows you to start, stop, and control your recordings from within PowerPoint — so you don’t need to switch between applications.

Just open the presentation you want to record and locate the Add-in toolbar under the Add-ins tab. 

Don’t see the add-in toolbar? Go to File > Options > Add-ins, to enable it. Click on the Manage drop-down, select Disabled Items, then click Go. If the Camtasia Add-in is listed, select it, and click Enable.

If you’re an Apple user, don’t panic! You can still record your screen (with audio) on a Mac using Camtasia, and it’s just as easy. Alternatively, you can skip ahead to the next section and import your slides directly into Camtasia. 

Step 2: Customize your recording options

Now let’s walk through each of the options on the toolbar before we begin recording.

Record audio

The microphone button controls whether or not audio is recorded as part of your presentation. When you enable it, you’ll be able to record your narration using a microphone.

If you are planning to record audio, this is where you’ll select your microphone. If you want to record great audio , we suggest using an external microphone, rather than the one that’s built into your laptop. 

Some of the best microphones for recording video are likely to be less expensive than you think. But, if you’re on a shoestring budget, even the mic that’s built into your headphones could produce better audio than your laptop. 

Once you’re set up, be sure to test the mic and adjust the volume slider as needed. You’ll also need to decide whether or not to record your system audio, which is any sound that comes out of your speakers, such as email notifications. 

Record webcam

If you have a webcam, you can also record your camera during the presentation to create a Picture-in-Picture clip — just as you can with Snagit! 

To customize even more of the recording settings, click the Recording Options button. Here you’ll find settings that let you record with a watermark and adjust your video frame rate . There are a few more options too, but the default settings should work just fine.

When you’re ready, click OK to close this window and save any changes made.

Step 3: Record your presentation

The final step is as simple as clicking the Record button in the toolbar. This will launch your slides into the Presentation Mode and start recording.

When you exit Presentation Mode or reach the end of your slideshow, you can either continue recording your screen, or stop recording and save your file. Pretty easy right? 

Before you get started, let us show you another way to turn your presentation into a video, without recording your desktop . 

How to turn your PowerPoint presentation slides into a video

Another way to create a video from your presentation is to import your PowerPoint slides into Camtasia. This way you can adjust how long each slide appears on screen, as well as add Behaviors and Annotations to personalize your presentation and highlight important information. 

By importing your slides into Camtasia, and recording your voice over separately, you get a lot more flexibility with the editing process, which means you have more control over the finished article. 

If you do decide to record your audio separately, you might want to take a look at TechSmith’s Audiate . This advanced audio recorder will transcribe your voice over in real-time and let you edit the audio file as if it were a text-based document. We don’t want to brag, but it’s probably the best way to add a voice over to a PowerPoint . 

Regardless of how you decide to narrate your PowerPoint, here’s how to turn your presentation into a video: 

1. Import your PowerPoint slides

First, start by importing your PowerPoint slides directly into Camtasia. Once your media is imported, you can edit it by dragging your slides into the Editing Toolbar.

You can now add the images to the Timeline, and edit them like any other media in a Project. 

If you drag your slides to the Timeline, the slides will be placed in the order of the presentation, each with a default 5-second duration.

With your presentation on the timeline, use Ripple Move to create space in between slides to adjust the timing of each one. To do this, hold shift, then click and drag.

Once you’ve imported your slides and adjusted the duration of each one to correlate with your voice over, it’s time to start editing. 

How to edit a presentation video (in Camtasia) 

Add behaviors.

Firstly, add some visual interest with Camtasia Behaviors . A Behavior is an animation that brings movement to your slides, making them stand out on screen. This is a great way to bring parts of your presentation to life and take it from ordinary to extraordinary — because nobody likes a boring presentation . 

To add a Behavior, click and drag the Behavior you wish to use onto the slide you want to animate. Once added, you can adjust the Behavior using the Properties tab.

Add annotations

Another good way to grab and direct your audience’s attention is to add some Annotations, which are great for highlighting important information.  

To insert an Annotation, click the Annotation tab on the left side of the screen and drag it into the designated slide. You can then re-position and edit the Annotation in the Properties tab as needed.

Recording a PowerPoint Presentation, the FAQs

Absolutely! Both Snagit and Camtasia are excellent choices for recording a professional and polished presentation. Snagit is perfect for no-fuss recording and editing. If you require more sophisticated editing capabilities, Camtasia is the ideal choice, offering the added convenience of recording your slideshow and voice over directly within PowerPoint.

Click the Record button in the toolbar to launch your slides into the Presentation Mode and start recording. When you exit Presentation Mode or reach the end of your slideshow, you can either continue recording your screen or stop and save your file.

If you’re planning to record audio, select your microphone in the recording options. The microphone button controls whether or not audio is recorded as part of your presentation. If you have a webcam attached to your computer, you can also record your camera to create a Picture-in-Picture clip, perfect for showing the presenter during the presentation.

With Snagit, you can conveniently record your voice over as you go through your presentation, capturing both the audio and visuals in one go. If you’re looking for more advanced recording and editing options, you might also consider using Camtasia, which allows you to record your voice over while presenting. For even more control, use Audiate to record your audio separately and then import it into Camtasia for fine-tuning.

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How to Create Pro-level PowerPoint Videos with Audio

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The power of a presentation lies in its ability to educate and inspire.

But why limit access to inspiring ideas because of the time slot in which they were presented? Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Keynote slides have become the go-to formats for delivering supporting content to help audiences from classrooms to boardrooms engage with ideas. But once the content is complete, what happens to it? 

Getting used to the sound of your own voice can take some time, but the benefits of using Loom to record PowerPoint presentations are worth it.

Depending on the content and intended audience, a few will be published, stored, or made available on a marketplace. However, many will be lost, all your hard work never to be seen again. PowerPoint slides that aren't accompanied by a presentation are incomplete and don't do a sufficient job of expressing the author's ideas.

If you want to get ahead of the curve and preserve the integrity of your hard work, learn how to record a presentation by recording your screen .

Loom is one of the most popular choices for recording a video presentation—and for a good reason. The user interface is straightforward and easy to use. Mastering it requires little effort.

The benefits of presenting a PowerPoint in video

There are several reasons someone would want to learn how to record a PowerPoint presentation. Whether they’re explaining the quarterly statistics in a sales meeting , creating a webinar as a marketing tool , or recording training sessions for onboarding new hires, communicating ideas clearly and succinctly via video becomes more crucial every day. 

With Loom, you can engage directly with your audience, allowing you to interact with a large group of people in a small, intimate environment. Let's look at some advantages of knowing how to record slide show presentations and the procedure for doing so.

Scheduled attendance is not guaranteed

Unless your presentation is a mandatory work meeting or you're teaching a paid course, many individuals will drop out before or during the presentation. However, by providing a presentation recording for them, you can still interact with those people, and they’ll feel supported by your accessibility.

Provides on-demand access to your presentation

Using Loom's video recording capabilities, you provide access to your material long after you've presented it. Giving your audience access to resources is one of the best ways to build trust and support. 

Enhances your search engine optimization (SEO)

If you don't want to make your recorded presentations available on-demand but want to reap the benefits of SEO-driven traffic, you may post all or part of it on YouTube as a free resource in the future to attract new prospects. 

Practice makes perfect

Another reason to learn how to record a presentation is that you can review your work before showing it to a live audience. By recording yourself before a meeting or lecture, you can review the footage to ensure you cover every aspect of the topic, make improvements, and eliminate those pre-performance jitters. 

Tips for video recording yourself presenting a PowerPoint

While technology and practice are your two best allies in confidently presenting PowerPoint video presentations, a few extra tips can make yours even more effective and professional. Consider following these best practices:

Choose the right equipment

Video communications technology has flourished in the last few years. There are more options than ever to record presentations and deliver them digitally to a worldwide audience. A tool like Loom makes it easy to record webcam videos, screen captures, and recorded narration quickly and easily. This lets you present your PowerPoint or any other content to a digital audience without extensive and time-consuming video editing.

Include direct-to-camera (DTC) content

Personalization is the heart of every good video—nothing builds a personalized experience like a friendly face. Use a simultaneous webcam and screen capture to record yourself explaining the slides and information on the screen. Adding picture-in-picture DTC elements creates rapport and trust with your audience and ensures they stay engaged with your presentation.

Slide text: Less is more

Text is great for outlining the major themes of a presentation and adding context to discussions, but with a PowerPoint presentation, treat text as the seasoning in a recipe. Use what you need to enhance the experience, but don’t overwhelm. 

Build your slides as an outline for each discussion topic and a home for visual elements like charts, infographics, and embedded video clips. But you, as the presenter, should do most of the talking. Building your presentation this way keeps viewers focused and engaged instead of hurrying to keep up with the reading. 

Structure your presentation

Well-structured content is vital to the flow and digestibility of your presentation. When building your slides and video script, organize your information similarly to a blog post or an ebook. Start with an introduction to share your personal info and a general topical overview. Create segments that logically lay out each point or step in the process. Wrap things up with a conclusion and (if needed) a call to action that invites the viewer to take the next step—booking a call, downloading a resource, or signing up for a service.

Keep videos concise and skimmable

Digital fatigue is real. With so many videos and messages competing for our attention, creating a streamlined presentation results in longer view duration . The average view duration of a YouTube video may be as short as 40 seconds, with the median watch time averaging just over a minute and a half . 

Another trick to increase viewability is to make it easy for viewers to skim. A well-structured presentation offers natural segments to help viewers zero in on the information they need. YouTube offers a Chapters feature that lets you insert a linkable outline so viewers can easily skip to specific timestamps. 

Basic recording in PowerPoint

Microsoft offers basic tools to start recording your PowerPoint presentation. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide to recording a simple presentation:

Step 1: From PowerPoint, open the slide with which you want to start your presentation. 

Step 2: Select Record from the upper right hand corner of the PowerPoint window.

Step 3: Make sure your recording and voice settings are set properly, then click the round Record button. Begin your presentation.

Step 4: Click through your slide presentation and record your audio. Be sure to pause during slide transitions, as PowerPoint will not record audio during slide changes.

Step 5: Save your finished PowerPoint video to your local device and share it through email or upload it to sharing platforms like Vimeo, YouTube, etc. 

An important note: PowerPoint’s native recording features offer some editing and highlight features. You’ll need a screen recorder app like Loom to film direct-to-camera or make substantial edits. 

How to use Loom’s presentation recording software

It's simple to record yourself and your screen presentation side-by-side using only your laptop, a built-in camera, a mic, and Loom. Using Loom to record presentations on a computer is a fantastic way to save time and guarantee that your presentation goes precisely as planned. Loom's basic version is free to use and provides users with different options to meet their unique needs best. You may record the material on your screen and even take a video of yourself presenting alongside your screen capture.

Loom is available as a PC screen recorder , Mac screen recorder , iOS screen recorder , and Android screen recorder . The two primary methods are through the Desktop Client or the Chrome Screen Recorder . The desktop versions offer a higher recording resolution (4k compared to 1080p in the Chrome extension) and additional features like camera frames and backgrounds.

In either case, learning to record a presentation is simple with Loom’s easy-to-use presentation recorder. Here’s some information to help you get started. 

You can create a Loom account using a variety of methods. Users may log in with their Google account information, or connect their Slack account information, email address, password, and name. You must first complete the registration process to have access to the program.

What is the Loom desktop client, and how can I use it?

Search for Loom in the Windows search box or click the red pinwheel Loom logo to launch the Loom Desktop Client. After you've opened it, choose the type of video recording you wish to make. Cam Only, Screen Only, and Screen + Cam are the three possibilities for the basic Loom version. As their names suggest, Cam Only and Screen Only allow you to record the material on your screen or yourself through a camera. Screen + Cam will enable you to make a presentation recording with both yourself and the information in real time, allowing others to watch your reactions to the material and connect with you as the presenter.

If you wish to record your screen, the presentation recorder has three options for defining the parameters of your video: Full Screen, Window, and Custom Size. 

Full Screen captures everything on your monitor or display, allowing others to watch and follow along. 

You may use the Window option to record a single computer application if you want to construct a more restricted lesson without interruptions. 

Custom Size is exclusively available to Pro account holders, allowing users to build custom windows to capture particular areas of their screen.

To record your Loom videos, use the built-in webcam and microphone on your smartphone or computer or additional devices as needed. Loom recommends using high-quality microphones for better audio.

Using the Loom Google Chrome Extension to capture videos

First, download and install the Loom Google Chrome Extension from the Chrome Web Store. Then launch the extension's user interface by clicking on the red pinwheel Loom logo in the browser's top right corner. You can choose Cam Only, Screen Only, and Screen + Cam, the same as the desktop client. Unfortunately, users of the Google Chrome Extension can only record their entire screen or the contents of a single tab.

The Video Control menu differs from the desktop extension, appearing in the bottom left corner of the browser window. Users may only utilize three buttons: Start/End Recording, Pause Recording, and Delete Recording.

Using the Loom desktop client to record videos

Each option lets you use Loom's camera bubble , which allows you to see and record yourself as well as a video. There is no set limit on the duration of the video, but Loom will provide you alerts to ensure you don't keep recording by accident. Once you've decided on your selections, go to the four-button Video Control menu on the left side of your screen. To start your video, press the Recording button at the top of the menu. This button has two purposes: When the button is red, it indicates that you’re currently recording, and it stops the recording when clicked a second time.

The Pause button is located beneath the Recording button and is used to pause your video. However, depending on your computer, you may alternatively use Alt + Shift + P or Option + Shift + P . The Delete option is represented by a garbage can icon, which pauses the recording and completely deletes the video once you confirm your decision via a dialog box.

How to use the speaker notes feature

Loom makes presentations easier with speaker notes , an on-screen cue card feature visible only to you. Speaker notes are bullet points or full scripts written by you and activated during recording. These prompts allow you to deliver your message with confidence, without the need to remember your whole script or utilize physical note cards. 

From the desktop app, open Loom and click Speaker Notes. Use the pop-up window to type in your notes, then resize the notes window to suit your needs before recording. Speaker notes are always presented on top, so there’s no need to switch windows during your presentation.  

How AI-generated chapters work

Want your viewers to be able to skip to the most useful portion of a presentation? The AI-generated chapter feature allows viewers to select important topics within your presentation and navigate to them easily. These time-stamped chapters also allow users to link and respond to content. 

How to use the drawing tool

Finally, the drawing tool , symbolized by a pen icon and available with the Pro subscription, can assist you in focusing on certain facts and numbers. Using this button, which includes picking a preset color, lets you make graphics that will draw your viewer's attention to key information.

Preserve your ideas with Loom’s Presentation Recorder

If you’re just starting out, learning to record a presentation with Loom is an excellent tool for creating quality content. As the world continues to move towards remote work environments, the ability to give an online presentation (and record it for posterity) becomes more essential every day.

Loom is free, so don’t wait to see how you can enhance your video presentation with video capture software.

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How to Video Record Yourself Presenting A PowerPoint

Learn how to record yourself on a webcam presenting PowerPoint slides using just your laptop.

June 23, 2023

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Looking for an easy way to record yourself delivering a rockstar PowerPoint presentation? While PowerPoint lets you record your slide show and your voice at the same time, it doesn’t capture webcam footage. But we have good news: Wistia’s online video recorder can capture your screen, microphone, and webcam at the same time.

That means you can record yourself and your slides in full, high definition video and audio. And when you’re done recording your presentation, you can use Wistia’s suite of other built-in features (like the video editor and analytics) to polish it up, share it, and track its engagement.

How to record a PowerPoint presentation video

Want to try recording your presentation with our screen and webcam recorder? Follow these steps:

1. Prepare your PowerPoint for video

A successful presentation video is one where viewers can soak up all the information without having to hit the pause button. So it’s worth taking the time to make sure your slides are easy to follow on video. Here are a few tips:

• Use high-contrast colors for text
• Add speaker notes
• Make the content accessible

Once your presentation is ready to go, we recommend that you put the slide show in full-screen presentation mode so that the PowerPoint slides fill out the screen recording and you can still see your notes.

2. Prepare yourself for the camera

When you record yourself presenting a PowerPoint, you’ll want to look professional. We’ve got some quick ways to improve how you look on camera and some handy tips on how to fix up your lighting, microphone, and webcam setup .

3. Start recording in Wistia

Now that you’re all set up and ready to go, it’s time to present using the screen and webcam recorder .

• Open up the Studio tab in your Wistia dashboard.
• Hit the “ Create ” button.
• Select the “ New Recording ” option
• Click Record My …  and select Camera & Screen .

Check your setup and ensure your mic, webcam, and screenshare are looking great!

• When ready, select Start Recording .

FYI: There’s a pause button for when you need a breather — and a restart button if you’ve got a furry pal that likes to challenge the mail carrier to a barking contest mid-recording.

As soon as you press the Stop button, your recording is automatically saved to your Wistia account.

How to edit your PowerPoint recording

Once you’ve nailed your presentation, take it up a notch with Wistia’s video editor . Just hop on over to the Studio , select your recording, and choose “Edit Media.”

Check out some of the things you can do when editing videos online in Wistia:

• Split footage
• Stitch in other clips
• Cut out any awkward silences
• Create stylized transitions
• Extract clips for social media
• Trim off the beginning or end of your presentation

When all of your edits are in place, you can export and save a copy of your new video in your Wistia account. Just hit the “ Export Video ” button at the top right corner of the editor, give it a title, and then choose a Project folder to save it in.

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Once you’ve edited your video masterpiece, it’s time to share it with the world! Wistia offers a range of ways to distribute your recording:

1. Embed it on your site

With Wistia, you can embed your recording right on your site. Check out our embed and share guide for detailed instructions.

2. Send direct links

As soon as your recording is saved to your Wistia account, it gets a unique link. Just grab it and send it to anyone you want. Learn more about sharing direct links .

3. Share it privately

Sometimes you want to keep your videos confidential. Wistia offers three different ways to control who has access to your videos: Share a private link, password protect your video, and grant access to certain users. Discover more about private video sharing with Wistia .

4. Publish it to social media

Ready to amplify your video’s reach on social media? Wistia makes it a breeze to publish your recordings directly to popular social platforms like LinkedIn. Learn more about our Publish to Social feature .

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After your recording has been shared, you can track its performance with video analytics . Video metrics can help you improve the quality and engagement of your video presentations.

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Wistia has all the tools you need to record, edit, share, and track your PowerPoint presentations all in one place.

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How to Record PowerPoint Presentation with Webcam

PowerPoint presentation is still the most effective way of conveying an idea, a topic, or an agenda digitally. In today's world, meetings and classes are conducted online and PowerPoint presentations are used to show the topic and sub-topics of discussion. Sometimes, you need to record PowerPoint presentation with webcam so that anyone can check it out any time they want. Therefore, if someone misses out on the online sessions, he can check the recorded session.

Besides, you may want to record PowerPoint with webcam and send your recording across to your team members, clients, and even students. In fact, there are many video creators who upload educational and informational videos on video streaming platforms where they record their PPT with webcam. In this article, we will illustrate how to record a PowerPoint presentation with webcam.

Way 1. Record PPT and Webcam with PowerPoint Recording Feature

The easiest way to record webcam with PowerPoint presentation is by using PowerPoint's built-in recording option. Yes, PowerPoint does come with an option to record slide show along with webcam and mic. The video from the webcam will be shown in Picture-in-Picture mode at one corner on top of the PowerPoint presentation. Here are the steps to record PPT with webcam without installing any external software.

Step 1: Open PowerPoint and your presentation file.

Step 2: Go to Slide Show tab and click on Record Slide Show.

Step 3: On the next screen, go to Settings located at the top-right corner. Select webcam and microphone properly.

Step 4: Click on Record button at the top-left corner. You will get three seconds to get started.

Step 5: When you want to stop recording, click on Stop button at the top-left corner.

Step 6: Go to File> Export> Create A Video to save the recorded file.

Way 2. Record PPT and Webcam with Wondershare Filmora

There are some issues reported by users when they tried to record PPT with webcam such as video glitches, microphone sound not picking up and likewise. The best way to record PowerPoint presentation with webcam Mac and Windows is by using Filmora Screen Recorder . It is a premium software that is designed for recording video as well as editing videos like a professional. To record PPT with webcam, you need to record the screen along with webcam and microphone. Here are the steps you need to follow.

Step 1: Download and install Wondershare Filmora on your computer.

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 2: Open Filmora and click on New Project option.

Step 3: Go to Record and then go to Record PC Screen option.

Step 4: Set screen size which is likely to be full screen for PPT. Make sure to turn on Microphone option to record your audio.

Step 5: Click on Gear icon at the Gear icon and select “Record The Camera Stream” option to record the webcam along with PPT.

Step 6: When you are ready, click on Record button.

You will get a few buffer seconds to start your PowerPoint slides and start your presentation.

Step 7: Click on Stop button to stop recording whenever it is done and export the recorded file to save it.

Way 3. Record PPT and Webcam with Panopto

If you are looking for a free online video and screen recorder to record webcam with PowerPoint, Panopto is a great platform. The online platform of Panopto is super simple to use and the interface is as clean as it gets. With Panopto, you can record PPT with your narration in PiP mode as well as record PPT with your voice only. Here are the steps to follow to record PowerPoint with webcam on Panopto.

Step 1: Open PowerPoint and open your PPT slides and get ready for recording.

Step 2: Open your web browser and visit www.panopto.com/record/?capture.

Step 3: Connect your webcam and microphone and Panopto will automatically detect them. You can click on Audio and Video tab at the top to ensure that the devices are configured correctly and working properly.

Step 4: Click on Screen and Apps and select screen recording size which is likely to be Entire Screen in PowerPoint Presentation.

Step 5: Then click on Video to record your webcam video in PiP mode.

Step 6: Finally, click on Record button and start recording your presentation.

Step 7: When you are done, click on Stop button and on the next screen, you can download the recorded video.

Way 4. Record PPT and Webcam with Camtasia

Camtasia is a professional screen and video recorder with versatile video editing features. Before purchasing its premium plan, you can use its free trial version. You can capture anything on the screen starting from websites and PPT to video calls and gameplays. There is a PowerPoint Add-In available and you can even import PPT slides into Camtasia for convenience in recording PowerPoint presentations. Here are the steps to follow on how do you record a PowerPoint with a webcam

Step 1: Download and install Camtasia. Camtasia comes with PPT add-in so that you get the recording options directly from PowerPoint.

Step 2: Open PowerPoint and open the file where there are slides for presentation.

Step 3: Go to Add-In tab and you will see all the recording controls. If you cannot see Add-In tab, go to File> Options> Add-ins and enable Camtasia.

Step 4: Click on Recording Options to enable audio and camera recording.

Step 5: Turn on Record Audio option and Record from Camera option from Picture in Picture. And click on Ok button.

Step 6: Click on Record button and start your presentation.

Step 7: At the bottom-right corner, click on “Click To begin Recording” button.

Step 8: Press Esc on your keyboard to Stop Recording. You can save the recorded video on your hard drive.

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Hopefully, you have understood how do you record a PowerPoint with a webcam. You can do it using PowerPoint's inbuilt recording option as well as using an online recording tool. In both these methods, you do not need any external software but they have certain shortcomings. Hence, we recommend you Wondershare Filmora to record PPT with webcam and edit it before sharing and publishing on any platform.

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It is a fact that a PowerPoint presentation is the most effective way to convey your message. Whether you are a student, professional, entrepreneur, or an established businessman, you will always need to make or record presentations for one thing or the other.

Sometimes, it is required to record PowerPoint with webcam to make it more interactive. Even you can record the real-time presentation video to keep it available on demand. Though it is not difficult to record the presentation videos with an audio or facial explanation, knowing the proper procedure is a must. Let's explore this write-up that introduces you to the top video recording software to record PowerPoint and your face, thus resulting in the best presentation video.

Record PowerPoint with Webcam (Audio) using RecExperts

EaseUS RecExperts is a comprehensive software that aids you in recording videos, with or without audio. You can effortlessly choose the screen size and the audio or video recording sources. It does not only let you capture your face by using a webcam and selecting the desired camera but also the system or microphone sound. It also supports a recording screen with audio on Windows 11/10/8/7.

Furthermore, changing the output format, quality, frame rate, bit rate, and sampling rate is all in your control. When recording the webcam, you can change your real background into a virtual one, such as a classroom, studio, scenery, or blur, as this screen recorder has an AI background removal feature. In addition, you can choose to upload the picture as the virtual background.

• Support formats like MKV, WMA, MOV, etc.
• Work as an advanced media player
• Easily extract audio from video files
• Offer the task scheduler function
• Let you capture the video into a GIF

Let's follow the procedural steps to record PowerPoint with a webcam:

Step 1.  Launch EaseUS RecExperts on your computer. Choose a recording mode from  "Full Screen" or  "Region" . To record a part of the screen, select the recording area manually.

Step 2.  After selecting the recording mode, click on the camera sign on the interface. This will let the tool record your screen and the webcam at the same time.

Step 3.  You can also change the background with the AI Recognition ot green screen feature. Classroom, blur, studio, or your local images are supported. Just click "Webcam" > "Settings" > "Remove Background" to download and use these modules. Then, click the  "REC"  button to start recording.

Step 4.  After recording, the recording list window will open. Here you can view, split, delete, manage your recordings easily.

Read also: How to record PowerPoint with audio

Capture Webcam and PowerPoint using the PPT Recording Function

Since Microsoft PowerPoint offers the in-built recording function, you can use it to record a presentation with webcam. It lets you use narration and choose the camera input. You can even customize the mouse pointer to set the desired color scheme.

A fantastic feature offered by this program is the Rehearse with Coach option to get feedback. In addition, the output file is smaller in size and can be exported in a wide range of formats.

Here is the step-by-step guide to recording PowerPoint with Webcam:

Step 1. The first step involves the opening of the updated version of PowerPoint. Now, expand the "Slide Show" tab and then "Record Slide Show." You have to select from the two choices, i.e., "Start Recording from Current Slide" and "Start Recording from Beginning."

Step 2. Let's suppose you select the second option. But if you want to record the specific slide, open that slide. In the case of the recording screen, open the "Insert" category and choose "Screen Recording." Next, press the "Record" button and speak into the microphone.

Step 3 . Also, expand the three-bar menu to click "Webcam" under the "Camera" and sound source under the "Microphone" section. Finally, you can hit the "Pause," "Replay," or "Stop" button to control the recording. You are all done!

Record PowerPoint Presentation with Face using QuickTime Player

QuickTime Player is a default media manager for Mac users. You can quickly make it work as a tool to record a PowerPoint presentation and Face.

Besides changing screen size, editing the recordings later and trimming the unnecessary video parts is possible. Last but not least, you can export the file to the device or share it directly on other apps.

Let's move forward toward the steps to record PowerPoint with webcam:

Step 1. Firstly, open the file and QuickTime Player on your system. Now, click "New Movie Recording." You can also select "New Screen Recording." You are open to resizing your recording screen.

Step 2. After that, press "View" to choose "Float on Top." It will keep your camera on top of every application. Secondly, move the camera Window to wherever you want.

Step 3. Lastly, click the "Red" recording button to record your screen and face. Later you can stop the recording with the Command-Control Esc keys.

Record Slideshow PowerPoint with Camera using Panapto

Panapto Express is a free and advanced video and screen recorder that helps you to record PowerPoint slides and your face via a built-in microphone and Webcam. Also, you can add multiple screens and multiple video sources. What makes it unique is its offering to enjoy up to 4K UHD recordings.

Plus, you can change the video stream arrangement from side-by-side to picture-in-picture. It provides a Smart camera to control your position in the recording frame. You are even allowed to blur or replace the background easily.

Here is a tutorial on how to record a slideshow PowerPoint with a Camera:

Step 1. You need to open Panopto Express in your browser. Now, you can either use the built-in recording sources or attach the Webcam and microphone to the system, which this tool will automatically detect.

Step 2. Next, open the PowerPoint slides, click on the "Slide Show" tab, and put it in this mode. Since Panopto offers two options: recording slides with Screen Recording or within PowerPoint. Click the "Screen Capture" icon to open the popup window to choose one and press the "Share" button.

Step 3. In the final step, hit the large red "Recording" tab and press it again to stop recording when you are done.

Undoubtedly, a good presentation is crucial for effective communication. Since PowerPoint offers basic recording features, you must use advanced tools to help record PowerPoint presentations with Webcam.

So after exploring the above article, you can choose the tool according to your requirements. The step-by-step tutorials for each recommendation are enough to carry out your PowerPoint presentation recording.

In addition, don't forget to try EaseUS RecExperts to get the best and fast results. Besides recording, it also offers post-editing, playing, and multiple other features.

FAQs About Recording PowerPoint with Webcam

1. Can you video record yourself on PowerPoint?

PowerPoint comes with an in-built video recorder, so it is possible to record your presentation with narration, a camera input, or only your screen. You will need Microsoft Office, Webcam, and a microphone if the Webcam doesn't offer it.

2. How do I record a PowerPoint 2016 with a webcam?

To record a PowerPoint 2016 with a Webcam, you need to expand the Recording tab and click on the Record Slide Show. Now, choose Record from Beginning from the drop-down menu, which will open the dashboard to offer two options. First is Screen Recording, where you can record the screen with audio. While the other is the Record Slide Show, with which it is possible to record Webcam audio/video over the presentation. All done!

3. Why my PowerPoint can't record my face?

The main reason behind not getting your face recorded is to forget about enabling the recording tab in PowerPoint. For this purpose, you need to click File > Options and then Customize Ribbon. Now, checkmark the Recording tab under the primary tabs from the right side. That's all!

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How to Record PowerPoint Presentations with Webcam

Presentations are an effective means of conveying information. You always need to make presentations whether you are a student, a businessman, a professional, or an entrepreneur. Thus, you may need to record PowerPoint with a webcam to make your audience understand better.

Creating a presentation video with a facial explanation is not a difficult task today. In this article, we will introduce 4 methods to help you make a video of a presentation with a webcam on it. Follow the guide below and choose the suitable one for your situation.

Way 1: Record PowerPoint with A Camera

If you want to know how to make a PowerPoint presentation with a webcam, then keep on reading. Using a webcam is a simple method to record yourself talking with no screen etc. All you will need is:

• A microphone (a microphone may be built into your webcam)

There are many software and tools available that help us to record our PowerPoint presentations with webcams. Such as the DemoCreator PPT video maker , or the built-in recording function in PowerPoint.

Way 2: Use PPT Internal Recording Function

There is an in-built recorder in PowerPoint that helps us to record our presentation. You can also add your narrations to your PowerPoint presentation. For this, you need Microsoft PowerPoints, a Microphone, and a Webcam. Follow the following steps to record your presentation with a built-in recorder.

• Go to ‘Record Slideshow’ in the ‘Slideshow Tab’.
• If you want to record your screen, then go to the ‘Insert’ tab and select ‘Screen Recording’.
• If you want to add your audio to your presentation, go to ‘microphone’ in the recording option. Adjust the volume slider as needed. Make sure to mute all other sounds as they will be also added to the presentation.
• With the help of your webcam, you can also record camera video. These video clips can be added to your presentation as a Picture-in-Picture clips.

These videos can be exported in video formats as well as saved as PowerPoint presentations.

PowerPoint's built-in recorder feature converts the presentation into a video. It is quite beneficial for new users who don’t have much experience. Furthermore, it has several benefits, like having a smaller-sized output file. There is no requirement for any third-party software to use this feature. The help menu is readily accessible in case any support is required. As this software is ready, therefore, it can be considered student-friendly.

Way 3: Record PowerPoint Presentation with Webcam on Mac

You can also record PowerPoint presentations on Mac . You will learn how to record PowerPoint presentations with a webcam on Mac. Furthermore, you can record your presentation using in-built apps on Mac without installing any other software. QuickTime player is a built-in screen recorder in the macOS . Following are the steps involved in recording your presentation using Mac:

• In the application folder, open the QuickTime application.
• Now select File and go to ‘New Movie Recording’.
• Now click ‘View’. Select ‘Float on Top’ on the top so that your camera application is on top of every other application. Your video may not be able to record you if you do not select this.
• Now resize the camera window. You can move the camera where anywhere on the screen.
• Go to File again. Now select ‘New Screen Recording’.
• This will appear:

Here you can click on the arrow button to change your setting. For example, if you want the full screen or part of your screen. And then you can start recording.

• Click on the red button to start recording.
• Now you are recording your screen and your camera view, i.e. your face. When you have finished your recording, press the keys Command-Control-Esc keys. You can also edit your videos using QuickTime. Go to QuickTime and click Edit. Here you can cut the unwanted parts of your presentation.

Way 4: Use DemoCreator to Create Presentation Videos *

If you don’t want to use the built-in PowerPoint recorder, then you can use Wondershare DemoCreator . It is the best option to be considered for recording PowerPoint presentations. This is because it quickly captures your presentations with narrations.

This software has the easiest methods for Presenters to make a product demo video , lecture tutorial, gameplay video , and more. DemoCreator works with your built-in webcam and mic perfectly. It enables you to capture your screen as well as your webcam simultaneously.

Here, you are also given the option to choose your video resolution and frame rate . It will record the system audio by default. If you don’t want the system audio, you can also disable it. It is compatible with most USB built-in webcam mics, so it is the most convenient to use. You can also mark important recording nodes for additional editing.

The steps to record PowerPoint presentations with DemoCreator are explained below:

Open Wondershare DemoCreator on your PC. Click on the "New Recording" button from the interface.

Click ‘ Screen ’ to choose the capture area. Here you can select between full-screen type recording, target window, or customized recording.

In the ‘Audio’ section, you can choose between system audio and microphone audio. With the ‘Camera’ option, select your preferable ‘Resolution’ and ‘Frame rate. The advanced tab assists you to select the hotkeys.

F10 is used to start/stop recording, whereas F9 is for pause and resume.

When you are done with customizing, open PowerPoint and make it the target recording window. Then click the red circle to start recording.

Wondershare DemoCreator has numerous attributes such as arrows that can help you in explaining. You can convey your information by making drawings and marking the important words/events or audio. It is a wonderful HD video recorder for presentations because it can record you through the webcam and the screen simultaneously.

You can also put your video in the recording so that your students and trainees can learn and understand better. After finishing, it will give you options to make the video even better. There are numerous tools, a changeable cursor, and interesting effects. After editing, you can send it in multiple formats.

By now you must have known how to record a PowerPoint with a webcam. It is fairly simple to use by amateurs. DemoCreator video recorder is a handy tool with a user-friendly interface to video record yourself presenting in PowerPoint with a webcam on Windows and Mac. It gives you the freedom of magnifying your presentations by adding narrations, texts, shapes, audio, and video clips. Thus, tools like DemoCreator are excellent for recording PowerPoint presentations and can intensify your presentation skills undoubtedly.

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Requirements for the cameo feature, insert the cameo object on a slide, customize the cameo object, control the camera while presenting.

Do you want to be visible on-screen while presenting your slideshow? If you've got a webcam handy, you can put yourself on every slide in your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation using the Cameo feature.

You can place the camera feed anywhere on your slide, size it to your liking, apply a style, add an effect, and arrange it with other items on your slide.

As the president of your company, leader of a charitable organization, or developer of a new product, this is a great way to bring a personal touch to your presentation. Rather than just hearing your voice using narration , your audience can see your face as well.

As of July 2022, the PowerPoint Cameo feature is available to Office Insiders and rolling out to Microsoft 365 subscribers on Windows and Mac in the coming months.

To use this feature, you must grant permission for PowerPoint to use the camera on your device.

On Windows, open your Settings from the Start menu and select "Privacy." On the left, choose "Camera." On the right, turn on the toggles for Allow Apps to Access Your Camera and Allow Desktop Apps to Access Your Camera.

On Mac, open the System Preferences from your Dock or the Apple icon in your menu bar and select "Security & Privacy." Open the Privacy tab and on the left, choose "Camera." On the right, check the box for Microsoft PowerPoint.

You can place the Cameo element on one slide or all. If you use it on multiple slides, the feed continues seamlessly through each slide in the presentation.

Choose a slide, go to the Insert tab, and select "Cameo" in the Camera section of the ribbon.

You'll see the Cameo object appear on your slide.

To choose the camera you want to use, if you have more than one, select the object and go to the Camera tab that appears. Click the Preview (Camera Preview on Mac) drop-down arrow on the left side of the ribbon and pick the camera you want to use.

Currently, virtual cameras are not supported for the feature.

You can then drag to move it anywhere you like and drag a corner or edge to resize it.

To see a preview of the Cameo, either click the camera icon inside the object or the Preview (Camera Preview on Mac) button on the Camera tab.

Like images and videos you insert , you can customize the Cameo object too. Give it a new style, add a border, or apply an effect.

Select the Cameo object and head to the Camera tab that appears. On the left, use the Camera Styles box to pick a shape with an effect like shadow or a frame.

To the right of the Camera Styles, you can also use the Camera Shape, Camera Border, and Camera Effects drop-down menus to select different options.

You can use the Design Ideas on the Home tab for options on how to lay out the slides using Cameo.

To arrange the Cameo with other slide elements, use the tools in the Arrange section. You can bring the Cameo forward or send it behind other objects , align it to the left, right, or center, or rotate it. On the far right, you can use the crop and size options.

You can begin your presentation as you normally would by picking an option in the Start Slide Show section of the ribbon on the Slide Show tab.

During the slideshow, use the Toggle Camera icon to turn the camera off and on.

The Cameo feature in PowerPoint lets you add a live camera feed for a completely personalized presentation. Are you going to give it a try?

For more, learn how to set the preview image for a video or how to trim a video right in PowerPoint .