Top 2 Ways to Record a Video in Microsoft PowerPoint

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PowerPoint presentations often benefit from embedded videos to enhance engagement and clarity. Fortunately, PowerPoint makes recording videos directly within the software quick and easy through two main methods. This article will explore the top two ways to record videos in PowerPoint to help you boost your next presentation.

#1 Use the Built-In Screen Recorder

The simplest way to capture video in PowerPoint is through the built-in screen recorder tool. Here are the steps:

Activate the Screen Recorder

  1. Open your PowerPoint presentation and navigate to the “Insert” tab.
  2. Click the “Screen Recording” button.

A toolbar will appear with screen recording controls.

Customize Settings

You can tweak a few settings before recording:

  • Audio: Choose if you want to record audio from your microphone, system audio, or both.
  • Quality: Select standard or high-definition quality. HD takes up more file space.
  • Camera: Decide if you want to include video of yourself captured from your webcam.

Record Video

When ready, click the red “Record” button. PowerPoint will begin capturing your screen.

Navigate through your presentation slides and record audio narration if desired. Click “Stop” when finished.

PowerPoint will automatically insert the recorded video into the presentation.

#2 Use Microsoft Stream

For more robust video creation, Microsoft Stream integrates directly with PowerPoint as well. Here is how to record video through Stream:

Initiate Video Recording

  1. Open your PowerPoint file and navigate to the “Insert” tab.
  2. Click “Microsoft Stream Video” then “Record Video.”

This will launch the Stream recording window.

Record and Save

  1. Customize recording settings like camera, microphone, and system audio.
  2. Click “Start Recording” then present your PowerPoint file. Use camera, narration, screen sharing as desired.
  3. When finished, click “Stop Recording.” Stream will process and save the video.

Insert into PowerPoint

Back in PowerPoint, navigate to the “Insert” tab and click “Microsoft Stream Video” again. Locate your new video and insert it.

Stream allows great flexibility for producing professional, polished videos.

Key Takeaways

Recording videos directly within PowerPoint presentations is easy using the built-in recorder or Microsoft Stream integration. Just remember these key points:

  • Use the screen recorder to quickly capture narrated run-throughs of slides.
  • Leverage Stream to produce more advanced videos with camera, audio, and editing capabilities.
  • Customize recorder settings to fit your specific video needs.
  • Insert the videos back into your presentation to complement your live delivery or share engaging standalone videos with others.

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