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For those who want a quick method to create videos of their PowerPoint presentations, here is a great tool, PowerPoint 2010. I have just started creating my own videos for YouTube after several years of trying to come out of my shell and getting the nerve to create videos and discovered this tool which has been a great help to me.  So I just wanted to share the steps that I use to produce my videos.  

As with any presentation development, before you start, you need to prepare your script and/or outline which can include the following: choosing your template, graphics, bullets, etc. 

Once you have everything in hand you can prepare your presentation as you always do and when complete you are ready to create your video.

The following are the steps that I use to create a video from my PowerPoint Presentations:

Step 1

Open your presentation and click on the Slide Show menu. And then click on Record Slideshow.  You will be presented with two options:

• Start recording from the beginning

• Start recording from current slide

Under each of the above options, you will be presented with two more options.

• Slide and animation timings

• Narrations and laser pointer

I usually uncheck “Narrations and Laser Pointer” and leave “Slide and Animation Timings” checked.  Once I have done this I just click on Start Recording. 

Step 2

Once you start recording, you will see the timing of each slide at the top left of the presentation.  The best method that I have found is to listen to the audio, if you have audio, and then click the advance button (page down key) when you want particular graphics, topics, etc. to appear.    This sets the timing of each slide which allows you to sync your message as you would like to present the information.

When you have completed your recording and come to be end of your presentation you will be presented with a black screen.  Just hit the escape button and you will be presented with a new dialogue box.  This box will show you the total time of the Slideshow.  You will be asked if you want to keep the new slide timings to use when you view the Slideshow.  If you are happy with the timings, click yes.  You can always redo the timings if when you review the video you find that the graphics, topics, etc. are not as planned.

Step 3

Once step 2 has been completed, you are ready to produce your video.  With your presentation loaded, click on “File” and then “Save & Send.”   You will be prompted with another screen where you will click on “Create a Video.”  In the next section you will have the opportunity to choose your parameters that you want to use.  I usually use the default values.

Step 4

Click on “Create a Video.”  You will be prompted to save your recording and once you have named your presentation and saved it, your recording will start.  You will see the progress of your recording at the bottom right of your presentation. 

That is all it is to it.  Once your recording has completed, you can go to the directory where you saved your recorded file and view your recording. 

Now you can share the video with others and/or send it to YouTube if you wish.

I am producing videos on Safety Culture and other Social Media Technology including WordPress. You can check out my videos and also follow me on YouTube.

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James Roughton, a Safety Professional experienced in Safety Culture, Social Media, WordPress, and Web Technology.  I am on a journey of discovery and very passionate about spreading the word on how to develop and maintain effective social networking strategies to maximize exposure on the internet. You can visit my blogs at: James Roughton, Job Hazard Analysis, Deepcreekshores, SafetyCulturePlus.