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Making Simple Videos

by AmandaT
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I want to make some simple videos, just slides with text with some voice in the background. What is the easiest way to do this? I was thinking about outsourcing them but I prefer to do them myself first to see how long they will take to make.
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter May
    The easiest and cheapest way is to use powerpoint for your slides then use camstudio as a screen capture to record your screen and voice.

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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Shook
    Many people use either Camstudio and powerpoint or Jing (both free). I can't vouch for how easy they are to use to do what you want. I usually use Camtasia and that works pretty well for recording PP.

    But those other two might work just fine for what you are looking for.
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  • Profile picture of the author GoogleWarrior
    That is simple to do... use Camtasia or Jing or the video maker which comes installed in all PCs ( i forget the name of it...but all PC's have them. )

    But if you want to make great looking videos you should get Creative Suite 5 and use After Effects. You can see some examples in my signature or go to http://eslclassroomgames.com

    And.. DO NOT OUTSOURCE these simple videos... take the time to learn how to do it for yourself... this task is actually very easy to do....

    Or go to youtube and search how to make a video.
    The youtube videos have tutorials on almost everything...
    just type in how to (and whatever you want to learn how to do).
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    • Profile picture of the author rlhurst
      Originally Posted by GoogleWarrior View Post

      And.. DO NOT OUTSOURCE these simple videos... take the time to learn how to do it for yourself... this task is actually very easy to do....

      Or go to youtube and search how to make a video.
      The youtube videos have tutorials on almost everything...
      just type in how to (and whatever you want to learn how to do).
      Absolutely! Learn once, and you'll never have to learn it again. Youtube is a GREAT source to learn how to do things.
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      I do voice over work... here's a SAMPLE
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  • Profile picture of the author Kecia
    I agree that Powerpoint and a free software such as Camstudio would be the best way to do it. I love Powerpoint and think it's easy to work with. I have used Camstudio once in the past, and from what I remember, it wasn't too difficult.
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  • Profile picture of the author omk
    Well animoto, camtasia and powerpoint are your best choices. I like animoto because u just have to upload your slides, create your sequence online and it spits out a beautiful video. You can use camtasia or powerpoint to add the voice track.
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter Weicker
    I'm a total noob at all this, but I find Magic Slideshow Maker to be easy and straightforward to use. It's free, and no bugs so far. No 30 second length restriction, either.

    Not sure if I'll be doing much with it, but I packaged some onsite JPEGs with text and royalty free music for two clients and a prospect. Converted two out of three. Pretty small sample size, but suggestive with respect to local marketing.
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    • Profile picture of the author dudeontheweb
      Originally Posted by Peter Weicker View Post

      I'm a total noob at all this, but I find Magic Slideshow Maker to be easy and straightforward to use. It's free, and no bugs so far. No 30 second length restriction, either.

      Not sure if I'll be doing much with it, but I packaged some onsite JPEGs with text and royalty free music for two clients and a prospect. Converted two out of three. Pretty small sample size, but suggestive with respect to local marketing.
      You can also use Windows Photo Story. I have used that for many slideshows and it allows you to add voice over to any picture you wish. And it's free.
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  • Profile picture of the author YonghoShin
    Camtasia, hands-down for PC.

    Benefits:
    - Completely customize font and colors or slides
    - Easy voice-over recording
    - Instant audio-cleaning (gets rid of clicks, background noise, etc)
    - Will publish into any format for you (mp4, avi, etc)
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Hill
    Why make it difficult on yourself... Use Power Point or a free version that is very similar is Open Office power point program. Make your text slides and then record the screen using Camtasia. You can get a 30 day free trial of Camtasia.
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  • Profile picture of the author chubbsky
    Another vote for Powerpoint and Camtasia. It is easy to learn Camtasia and it has an add-in specifically for Powerpoint. Just do your slides the usual way in Powerpoint then press a couple of buttons (using the add-in) to add audio and start recording.
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  • Profile picture of the author Isaiah Jackson
    I would use Jing its free and it easy to use its what I used for a while and it worked out fine
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