Creating a video from powerpoint and audio

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I'm creating a new product and the plan was this:

1. Create my powerpoint presentation
2. Record the audio with Audacity while referencing the powerpoint slides
3. Create a video of the powerpoint slides that is synched to the audio

I didn't use Camtasia because I was reading from a mindmap that wasn't the same as the presentation notes.

Is there some way to record a video of the presentation as the audio is playing, then sync it later? (Or any easier solutions?)

Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author KenThompson
    You can make your video and then add the audio clips to the
    video in the appropriate frames. I've done that before using
    audacity and different video editors. I used audacity to clean
    up the audio a little bit and then just cut the audio clips and
    inserted into the video editor.


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    • Profile picture of the author John_Edwards
      Originally Posted by KenThompson View Post

      You can make your video and then add the audio clips to the
      video in the appropriate frames. I've done that before using
      audacity and different video editors. I used audacity to clean
      up the audio a little bit and then just cut the audio clips and
      inserted into the video editor.


      Ken
      Thats a damn good idea...I have an audio I want to be presented as a powerpoint video think I will try it this way!
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      • Profile picture of the author Simpilot938
        Have to add that Libre Office is an alternative to Open Office and can do all the same things and is updated more often.

        I use it to write scripts and create presentations. Save the slides as jpgs and then use Windows Movie Creator to make a movie.

        I don't like my voice so I tend to just use background music from royalty free sources or if it does need narration, Microsoft Voice does most of it OK. Sometimes I need to re-write the script to get the pronunciation better, but for the most part, it's good.

        And it's all free.

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  • Profile picture of the author Yadira Barbosa
    You can o it faster with Camtasia, you create the powerpoint, then you make the presentation on all the screen and start to talk... you can do it in just a few minutes.
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    • Profile picture of the author Yudhistira Mauris
      Originally Posted by Yadira Barbosa View Post

      You can o it faster with Camtasia, you create the powerpoint, then you make the presentation on all the screen and start to talk... you can do it in just a few minutes.
      I agree, camtasia is good software to make video and audio.
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  • Profile picture of the author JoshuaZamora
    You can add the powerpoint and the audio as seperate files onto the clip bin on camtasia and edit it there and move the audio as you please to sync it up..
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    • Profile picture of the author Redend
      Download and install Camtasia on your computer and then follow the steps below.
      1. Save your PPT file as PPS file.
      2. Set Camtasia studio to record the whole screen.
      3. Play your PowerPoint PPS file and Press "F9" to start recording the screen.
      4. When you reach your last blank slide, Press F10 to tell Camtasia Recorder to stop recording. You will be prompted to save the captured slideshow, so choose a directory and enter a filename.
      5. Save your capture in SWF format.
      Defect:
      It will a little time-consuming if there are many slides in your presentation.
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  • Profile picture of the author ChiTownRoc
    This is what I did:

    I had my peeps send me their PPT

    Online sent it via ZamZar to turn the PPT to PDF

    The PDF to JPG

    Did the voiceover in a few minutes using WavePad

    Popped the MP3 into my Windows Media Player

    Put the JPEG's as needed; did a few cool swipes from page to page

    Came out perfect and it didn't take long. I don't like screen capture and this was a way to do it on the cheap. I got that "Wow! That was so great!" comment so I shall rinse and repeat this process again for my other videos.
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    • Profile picture of the author Bill Farnham
      Originally Posted by ChiTownRoc View Post

      Online sent it via ZamZar to turn the PPT to PDF

      The PDF to JPG
      Wow, it seems it would be easy to have the PP slide up, hit "control + print screen" open up "Paint", hit "Control + V" to paste it into Paint, crop the image so only the slide is left and then save as a jpeg or png file.

      Load those into Camtasia, sync the audio, add a transition where needed or wanted and produce the video.

      ~Bill
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      • Profile picture of the author harrydog
        Alternatively you can create your slides in Open office Free), export the slides to jpeg then dump the jpegs into windows movie maker (free). record the narration for each slide in movie maker and then just adjust the lenght of each jpeg in movie maker and produce as a wmv and export to youtube or put on your own site.
        This is really easy.
        But by far the easiest way is to produce your Power point or open office slides and record in camtasia. run the slide show and talk over the slides. Dead easy.
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      • Profile picture of the author ChiTownRoc
        Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

        Wow, it seems it would be easy to have the PP slide up, hit "control + print screen" open up "Paint", hit "Control + V" to paste it into Paint, crop the image so only the slide is left and then save as a jpeg or png file.

        Load those into Camtasia, sync the audio, add a transition where needed or wanted and produce the video.

        ~Bill
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        I don't have the free version of Camtasia and from what I've seen don't care for the quality.

        I'd rather invest my money in other things than to buy the upgrade for $300. For me, it's a waste of resources when I can use that money to advertise or, you know, do my nails.



        Since I work super fast and know how to make the videos it ends up looking and flowing much better than doing screen capture. At least for me it does.

        Also, I like using WavePad (also free) because I can do the voiceover first, do it in one recording, edit out where I know I messed up, and it's done without having to be tied down to a slide.

        If you record the voice part first and THEN add the images to match the video it's smooth and you get the WOW factor.

        Well, okay, again that works for me.

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      • Profile picture of the author Regional Warrior
        Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

        Wow, it seems it would be easy to have the PP slide up, hit "control + print screen" open up "Paint", hit "Control + V" to paste it into Paint, crop the image so only the slide is left and then save as a jpeg or png file.

        Load those into Camtasia, sync the audio, add a transition where needed or wanted and produce the video.

        ~Bill
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      • Profile picture of the author WebsiteManagers
        Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

        Wow, it seems it would be easy to have the PP slide up, hit "control + print screen" open up "Paint", hit "Control + V" to paste it into Paint, crop the image so only the slide is left and then save as a jpeg or png file.

        Load those into Camtasia, sync the audio, add a transition where needed or wanted and produce the video.
        PowerPoint already has transitions built into it, so there would be no need to go through all that. If you want different transitions, record the PowerPoint with audio using the space bar to go through the slides, load it into your video editor, split the video where you want a custom transition and add one. The audio will also be split, adding an automatic pause between sections. That would be so much easier than using images.

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        • Profile picture of the author Bill Farnham
          Originally Posted by WebsiteManagers View Post

          PowerPoint already has transitions built into it, so there would be no need to go through all that. If you want different transitions, record the PowerPoint with audio using the space bar to go through the slides, load it into your video editor, split the video where you want a custom transition and add one. The audio will also be split, adding an automatic pause between sections. That would be so much easier than using images.

          Jim
          Got it, Jim.

          My response was more of a jest at outsourcing the image conversion.

          I should have added smileys all around...

          ~Bill
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    • Profile picture of the author KevinTorrence
      You can also do screen capture videos using Camtasia's little brother program by TechSmith called "SnagIt". Usually, it's intended to grab screen capture images, edit them, ect. But they now have a video screen capture option on there and it works well. Not as advanced as Camtasia, but still pretty good (and better than that freebie Camstudio program you hear about sometimes).

      You can get it on a 30 free trial ... and it's $49.95 to buy.

      And if you don't want to spend money or get too technical... do it ghetto style.

      Record audio with Audacity. Then create images of your slides... run them through Windows Movie Makers (or the mac equivalent if you're running mac) and stretch them the appropriate length to match the audio ques. I still tend to do that for my videos... works awesome (just no live cursor movements shown).
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    • Profile picture of the author donhx
      Originally Posted by ChiTownRoc View Post

      This is what I did:

      I had my peeps send me their PPT

      Online sent it via ZamZar to turn the PPT to PDF

      The PDF to JPG

      Did the voiceover in a few minutes using WavePad

      Popped the MP3 into my Windows Media Player

      Put the JPEG's as needed; did a few cool swipes from page to page

      Came out perfect and it didn't take long. I don't like screen capture and this was a way to do it on the cheap. I got that "Wow! That was so great!" comment so I shall rinse and repeat this process again for my other videos.

      Sounds like the hard way to me. Camtasia is top quality, enables you to capture animation if you wish, and has excellent audio editing and sound effects built in.

      I have been using Camtasia since version 3.1 (it's now at 7.1) and it is the best in my view. It adds itself into PowerPoint and it is fast and easy to add frame-by-frame audio as it records the screen if you wish. Camtasia is a small investment when you think about its quality and versitility. It's a pro tool that anyone can learn to use.
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      • Profile picture of the author ChiTownRoc
        I would but I have too many projects that really don't warrant the investment right now. Between my 3rd book coming out and doing more and more training weekly my thoughts are elsewhere.

        But I shall put it on my maybe list since you all recommend it.

        Right now the free versions work well for me because I move so fast in it.

        Oh I know why I move so fast! I have a system! You know how we IMers love systems!

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    • Profile picture of the author paulie888
      Originally Posted by ChiTownRoc View Post

      This is what I did:

      I had my peeps send me their PPT

      Online sent it via ZamZar to turn the PPT to PDF

      The PDF to JPG

      Did the voiceover in a few minutes using WavePad

      Popped the MP3 into my Windows Media Player

      Put the JPEG's as needed; did a few cool swipes from page to page

      Came out perfect and it didn't take long. I don't like screen capture and this was a way to do it on the cheap. I got that "Wow! That was so great!" comment so I shall rinse and repeat this process again for my other videos.
      That sounds like a lot of work to me, having to convert the PPT file two times to get it into JPG format. Especially if you're dealing with a complex PPT file, you'll end up with MANY .jpg files to manipulate and sequence in Windows Movie Maker!
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      • Profile picture of the author ChiTownRoc
        Originally Posted by paulie888 View Post

        That sounds like a lot of work to me, having to convert the PPT file two times to get it into JPG format. Especially if you're dealing with a complex PPT file, you'll end up with MANY .jpg files to manipulate and sequence in Windows Movie Maker!
        It's not a lot of work. I'm not doing the conversion anyway. It's the software that does it.



        Didn't realize that PPT can convert staright to JPG so will try that next time.

        I think I'm going by past experience. I hated doing the voice over in PPT. It took such a long time to get it right but now I just do the talking once, do a quick edit, pop in the pics, and I'm done.
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  • Profile picture of the author Linda Hepworth
    Do I have to have the newest version of Powerpoint to do this, or can I use an older version. If I need a newer version does anyone know of an innexpensive place to get it ?
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  • Profile picture of the author ChiTownRoc
    you can use open office (free download) and do it there.

    when you save it, save it as a PPT.

    works beautifully.

    as for the version, not sure who you are directing that question to, but if you are talking about conversion it doesn't matter what version. it's looking at extension.
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  • Profile picture of the author WebsiteManagers
    Originally Posted by MayorOfTheParty View Post

    Is there some way to record a video of the presentation as the audio is playing, then sync it later? (Or any easier solutions?)
    For the clearest audio, record your PowerPoint while listening to the audio, but have the audio shut off in your screen recorder so you can get the timing right. Then use Camtasia or AVS Video Editor (More options than Camtasia at 1/5 the cost) to import your MP3 file and it will already be synced.
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    • Profile picture of the author ChiTownRoc
      Originally Posted by WebsiteManagers View Post

      For the clearest audio, record your PowerPoint while listening to the audio, but have the audio shut off in your screen recorder so you can get the timing right. Then use Camtasia or AVS Video Editor (More options than Camtasia at 1/5 the cost) to import your MP3 file and it will already be synced.
      Hey buddy! Reading the thread and saw your avatar.



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    • Profile picture of the author WillR
      Originally Posted by WebsiteManagers View Post

      For the clearest audio, record your PowerPoint while listening to the audio, but have the audio shut off in your screen recorder so you can get the timing right. Then use Camtasia or AVS Video Editor (More options than Camtasia at 1/5 the cost) to import your MP3 file and it will already be synced.
      Or you could just record the whole presentation live in Powerpoint - using the Camtasia plugin. Much easier...
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  • Profile picture of the author marketing123
    Base on my experience, my technique is creating slides, then put some pictures then put audio sounds and then create the wmv file for the video. I'm using ulead studio the old version.
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  • Profile picture of the author wizard123
    Hi Mayoroftheparty

    "Creating a video from powerpoint and audio"

    I use Google to give me the answers.

    Searches done below without quotes then with " " .

    Use the following in Google web, each a seperate search:

    Also use in youtube.

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    You can also do the above searches seperately and put them in quotes and add the search critea filetype:pdf eg

    "How to use powerpoint" + filetype semi colon pdf or

    + "How to use powerpoint" + " step by step" + filetypesemi colon pdf

    The + sign is telling Google to include whats after the + sign in the search results.

    filetype:pdf is telling google to list pdf's only

    For other searches you can do:

    you can do filetype: doc / ppt / etc

    Putting a phrase ( two or more words) is telling google that you want a exact match.

    Morton
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    I had my peeps send me their PPT

    Online sent it via ZamZar to turn the PPT to PDF

    The PDF to JPG
    Well, if the end goal is JPG... PowerPoint has the option to save the slides as jpg image files. All of them with one click

    Then import all the images into WMM (if you don't have anything better) and add the audio made with audacity. Just drag the "length" of the images according to your talk, i.e. show what you are talking about.
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  • Profile picture of the author wizard123
    THere is a alternative to Camtasia that is part of Microsoft and is free.

    The program is built into the Windows Media Encoder

    After you have downloaded and installing the Windows Media Encoder, here's how to get it going.

    1) Once you start Windows Media Encoder, choose "Capture Screen" from the help wizard that pops up:

    2) You can then select whether to capture a specific window, a region of the screen or the entire screen

    Ensure you check off the box for "Capture audio from the default audio device" if you plan on narrating your screen capture as well.

    If you selected a region of the screen, you can have a border flash around the area that you are recording

    Go through the setting that you want.

    When you start recording, you can pause the recording at anytime by bringing up the Windows Media Encoder program. You can either click on it in the task bar or use [alt] [tab] to switch to it.

    It only works on windows and not a mac

    You can doadload it by searching for it in google:

    windows media encoder download

    Morton
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    • Profile picture of the author bradlean
      Originally Posted by wizard123 View Post

      THere is a alternative to Camtasia that is part of Microsoft and is free.

      The program is built into the Windows Media Encoder

      After you have downloaded and installing the Windows Media Encoder, here's how to get it going.

      1) Once you start Windows Media Encoder, choose "Capture Screen" from the help wizard that pops up:

      2) You can then select whether to capture a specific window, a region of the screen or the entire screen

      Ensure you check off the box for "Capture audio from the default audio device" if you plan on narrating your screen capture as well.

      If you selected a region of the screen, you can have a border flash around the area that you are recording

      Go through the setting that you want.

      When you start recording, you can pause the recording at anytime by bringing up the Windows Media Encoder program. You can either click on it in the task bar or use [alt] [tab] to switch to it.

      It only works on windows and not a mac

      You can doadload it by searching for it in google:

      windows media encoder download

      Morton

      Anyway, great advice!

      Can I ask if you don't mind?

      What's the use of windows media encoder?

      Im a little bit hanging w/ that...

      Hope for your reply... Thanks!
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      • Profile picture of the author wizard123
        Originally Posted by bradlean View Post

        Anyway, great advice!

        Can I ask if you don't mind?

        What's the use of windows media encoder?

        Im a little bit hanging w/ that...

        Hope for your reply... Thanks!
        Definitions of windows media encoder on the Web:

        Windows Media Encoder is a freely downloadable media encoder developed by Microsoft which enables content developers to convert or capture both live and prerecorded audio, video, and computer screen images to Windows Media formats for live and on-demand delivery. ...


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  • Profile picture of the author ChiTownRoc
    i've heard people having sync issues with that?

    have you found success with it?
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  • Profile picture of the author Kym Robinson
    Wow! all thats way too much info!

    take the easy road and use jing!

    make your power point and then just play it and talk over it whilst recording it on jing - if you dont want the jing branding - pay the paultry $15 a year to get rid of it!

    I love jing! just so easy for tech retards like me.....lol
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  • Profile picture of the author HorseStall
    YouTube will only accept video clips that are avi, mp4, wmv, mpeg formats, this means you will need to convert the PowerPoint presentation before you upload it to YouTube.

    There are a number of tools that will allow you to convert the PowerPoint here are a bunch - PowerPoint to Video

    These tools will allow you to convert PowerPoint presentation to video formats, including avi, mpeg, 3gp, mp4, wmv, mov, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author WillR
    As I said, I have never experienced any lag issues when using Camtasia to record Powerpoint Presentations directly inside Powerpoint. If this were the case then just record the presentation and export it into Camtasia as normal, unlink the audio and video tracks, then drag the audio track until it matches up with the video track.

    Easy...
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  • Profile picture of the author defaultuser
    I have tried all sorts of ways to cut down production time. There is never one solid solution that has all the answers. Every time I make a new video there always seems to be something else I could have done differently to make things run smoother.

    This is why video production companies make so much money. At some point marketers realize their focus is better spent elsewhere, and let the pro's do the work.

    Now I am not saying you CAN'T make efficient effective videos yourself, but I have found that the learning curve is about as steep as a wall. In the beginning you just bump around in the dark and spend a TON of time learning and not a lot of time producing.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rick TVG
      Originally Posted by defaultuser View Post

      I have tried all sorts of ways to cut down production time. There is never one solid solution that has all the answers. Every time I make a new video there always seems to be something else I could have done differently to make things run smoother.

      This is why video production companies make so much money. At some point marketers realize their focus is better spent elsewhere, and let the pro's do the work.

      Now I am not saying you CAN'T make efficient effective videos yourself, but I have found that the learning curve is about as steep as a wall. In the beginning you just bump around in the dark and spend a TON of time learning and not a lot of time producing.
      Thanks Zane, for working to preserve the notion that sometimes there's a reason to get someone else to do it - I mean, not too many dentists self-root canal...

      Look at it this way. What, if any thing, are you competing against? Al Gore's Keynote presentation won an Oscar - but of course he hired a few minions to do all the filming & post production (and fly the jet)


      If all you want is something that may or may not be seen by more than 117 people and really don't care what they do afterwords, DIY using the simplest process you can manage.

      If you are trying to compete, consider the "best" of the competition and that's your starting point. If you can DIY like that, go for it. If you can't, get someone who can.

      If it's going "YouTube", keep in mind the "competition" is, well, BILLIONS every day.

      Have fun!
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  • Profile picture of the author bcturner
    We could do with nice easy software to create a video from our desktop
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  • Profile picture of the author Good News Now
    New PowerPoint 10 has some new and need options for recording and creating super slides.
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    • Profile picture of the author sonic74
      Windows Media Encoder is similar to Camtasia and it is free,

      but I prefer Camtasia you can make videos with better quality !
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