Create PowerPoint Videos – Your Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ About How To Create PowerPoint Videos
Here are some frequently asked questions about how to create PowerPoint videos.
Q: Can I really make videos just with PowerPoint?
A: Yes!
Q: Really, nothing else?
A: No.
Q: What, no video editing package like Camtasia?
A: Nope. Just PowerPoint alone.
Why Should You Create PowerPoint Videos?
Q: OK, but why? What's the point of PowerPoint videos anyway?
- They are fast to create.
- They look professional.
- You can create them yourself - so there's no paying for video production or an editor.
Q: OK, so you can do them and they're quick - what else?
A: They can get your message over in a highly professional way.
You don't have to worry about lighting, or how you look.
Q: Does it have to be PowerPoint - what about OpenOffice, Google Drive/Docs or Apple Keynote?
A: If you use PowerPoint, you can create videos with no video editing software at all. I gather Keynote on Macs allows you to do something similar, although I don’t use it myself.
With Google Drive/Docs and OpenOffice you will need Camtasia or a similar video editing application in addition.
Q: Can I still edit the video in Camtasia?
A: Yes, absolutely. Once you've created your video you can import it into Camtasia and edit away to your heart’s content.
Q: So what's the benefit of not using a video editing package?
A: Video editing can take a huge amount of time. Just using PowerPoint allows you to quickly design, create and output a video ready for your website or video sharing site. KISS - Keeping It Simple, Stupid! works to remove the complexity and hence cost. So you can make more videos in the same time.
Q: Can I upload my PowerPoint video to YouTube?
A: Absolutely.
Q: What about to Facebook?
A: Yes indeed. And Vimeo and Pinterest and any other video sharing site.
Q: Do I need a special version of PowerPoint?
A: All versions from PowerPoint 2010 have the Create a Video function. The more recent versions have more useful video functionality. The PowerPoint in Office 365 is really good for creating videos.
Q: Is it hard - I'm not really techie at all ...
A: If you can create slides and record your voice, you can create videos with PowerPoint.
I’ve even got a link to a free training for you. It shows you how to create videos without a camera – with just PowerPoint. It’s delivered by Lon Naylor and Michelle Schoen – the people who trained me. They will show you step by step. They're great teachers.
So this way, on this FREE training, you get to follow them step by step.
Next Steps
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