{"id":27472,"date":"2023-10-10T15:21:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T11:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=27472"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:33:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T08:33:56","slug":"how-to-record-yourself-on-video-using-microsoft-powerpoint-a-full-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-video-record-yourself-in-powerpoint","title":{"rendered":"How to Record Yourself on Video Using Microsoft PowerPoint: A Full Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video narration is a great way to make your presentation engaging and deliver more than just slides to your learners. If you want to enrich your eLearning content and give the audience some face time, you can record yourself explaining your material while going through the presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this guide, you\u2019ll learn how to record a video of yourself during a PowerPoint presentation.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We\u2019ll also give you a few tips on how to enhance PowerPoint video narration with specialized software and simple practices. Get your camera and mic ready!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Why-Video-Record-Yourself-During-a-PowerPoint-Presentation\"><a id=\"why-video-record-yourself-in-ppt\"><\/a>Why Video Record Yourself During<br \/>\na PowerPoint Presentation<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By making a video recording of yourself narrating a PowerPoint presentation, you can create <\/span><strong>a more dynamic presentation and give your learners live commentary on the content of your slides. <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This format, often called <\/span><strong>video narration<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, is especially useful when you need to simplify complex concepts or show examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can record video narration for PowerPoint slides in different eLearning content modalities. For example, you might see video narration in <\/span><a href=\"\/articles\/how-to-create-a-video-lecture-with-ispring\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">video lectures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, tutorials, explainer videos, or interactive webinars wherein listeners can communicate with the presenting expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recording yourself while presenting PowerPoint slides is not just about being a talking head. You can use extra visuals and animations to emphasize key points on the screen. This approach enriches the learner\u2019s experience with your content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The benefits\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether used in educational or professional scenarios, video narration in a PowerPoint presentation helps you deliver information more effectively. It offers several benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Higher engagement<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Incorporating video commentary makes presentations more engaging. It captures the audience\u2019s attention and maintains their interest throughout the presentation, leaving a lasting impression on learners.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Content clarity<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Video narration allows you to explain complex topics with clarity. It ensures that the audience stays focused on the core content without getting lost in the details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Stronger connection with learners<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Video narration establishes a direct connection between the presenter and the audience. The human voice and presence help build rapport and trust, personalizing the content. It makes the information more relatable and easier to memorize. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Demonstration of expertise<\/strong>. It showcases your expertise and authority on the subject matter, bolstering your credibility as a presenter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also read \u2192 <\/span><\/em><a href=\"\/blog\/boost-your-powerpoint-7-free-powerpoint-add-ins\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 23 Best PowerPoint Add-Ins and Plug-Ins<\/span><\/em><\/a><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Video-Record-Yourself-Presenting-a-PowerPoint:-3-Steps\"><a id=\"how-to-video-record-yourself-in-ppt-steps\"><\/a>How to Video Record Yourself Presenting<br \/>\na PowerPoint: 3 Steps<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s break down the process of creating a video recording of your presentation with visual commentary into small, simple steps. In this guide, we\u2019ll use Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 on the Windows OS. You can also use this feature in later and earlier versions of PowerPoint (up through the 2013 version). <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 1. Record yourself in Slide Show mode<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1. Open your PowerPoint presentation and select<strong style=\"font-family: var(--post-font-family);font-size: 20px;letter-spacing: 0.003em\"> Slide Show <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on the menu ribbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Slide-Show-Tab-in-PowerPoint.png\" alt=\"Slide Show Tab\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2.Click on <\/span><strong>Record Slide Show<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. You can choose to begin recording from the start of the presentation or from the slide you currently have on display. PowerPoint will capture both your screen and your image via the webcam.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Record-Slide-Show.png\" alt=\"Record Slide Show Button\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Once you\u2019ve chosen one of the recording options, a new recording window with the video presentation preview will open. <\/span><strong>Navigation arrows<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on either side of the slide allow you to move to the previous and following slide screens.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Page-Navigation-Arrows-in-Recording-Preview.png\" alt=\"Navigation arrows\" \/><\/div>\n<p>4. Choose the microphone and camera in <strong>Settings<\/strong> in the top right corner of the page. When you\u2019re ready to record yourself presenting, press the red <strong>Record<\/strong> button in the top left corner of the page.<\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Recording-Settings.png\" alt=\"Recording settings\" width=\"700\" height=\"113\" \/><\/div>\n<p>You can <strong>pause, replay, or stop recording<\/strong> your video narration; this is a great option for test runs before you record the actual presentation session. Use the buttons in the top left corner to navigate the recording process. Or click <strong>Clear<\/strong> to delete the presentation recording entirely.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the tools under the slide screen, such as the <\/span><strong>pen<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span><strong> highlighter<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or<\/span><strong> eraser<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, to point at different parts of the slide. Navigation enables you to communicate ideas and explain content more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pen-Highlighter-Eraser-tools.png\" alt=\"Highlighting tools\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 2. Save your video file<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After you finish recording video narration for your PowerPoint slides, save and share your presentation as a file or a video clip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. In your PPT, select <\/span><strong>File<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Choose <\/span><strong>Save<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><strong>Export<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Your screen recording, paired with a webcam recording of your commentary, will automatically play when someone opens the presentation.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Save-the-video-presentation.png\" alt=\"Save the video presentation\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n2. When you open the PowerPoint file again after saving it on your computer, your video will show in the bottom right corner of the slides. You can play it and see how the narration looks next to each slide.<\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Video-recording-screen-on-slides.png\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Video-recording-screen-on-slides.png\" alt=\"Video recording screen on slides\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class=\"summary-from-ai\">\n    <h3 class=\"summary-from-ai__title\">Too much to read? 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Edit your video PowerPoint presentation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to improve the narration quality of your videos, you can use PowerPoint\u2019s editing capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Right-click on the video recording of your commentary and choose one of the options in the lower ribbon. Select <\/span><strong>Style<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to change the appearance of the mini-screen. Click <\/span><strong>Trim<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to adjust the length of the video. Choose <\/span><strong>Start<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to change the display settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Editing-options-for-the-recoded-video.png\" alt=\"Video editing options\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can also adjust the <\/span><strong>size and position<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of your webcam recording or enhance the video by modifying parameters such as the <\/span><strong>brightness <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and<\/span><strong> contrast <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">of the entire screen. Click on <\/span><strong>Format Video<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and set your preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Formatting-options-for-the-recoded-video.png\" alt=\"Formatting the video\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, remember that the editing possibilities that are built into PowerPoint are limited. That\u2019s why your recording might still look raw, or you might have difficulty synchronizing it with the slides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To perfect your video presentation and use advanced editing features, consider using third-party software. <\/span><strong>This is especially convenient if the solution you choose is integrated with PowerPoint and has a strong feature set for video editing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Video-Record-Yourself-Presenting-PowerPoint-Slides-with-iSpring-Suite\"><a id=\"how-to-video-record-yourself-with-ispring-suite\"><\/a>How to Video Record Yourself Presenting PowerPoint Slides with iSpring Suite<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">iSpring Suite is not just one of the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> best video presentation software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, but also an authoring tool with an advanced feature set. <\/span><strong>With iSpring Suite, you can record yourself in PowerPoint with a built-in camera, use a screen recorder, edit the video, add voice-over narration, and easily sync it with your slides<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. These possibilities come in handy when you want to create video lectures and picture-in-picture videos using regular PowerPoint presentations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Follow these steps to effortlessly navigate the process of creating PowerPoint video narration with iSpring from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 1. Record yourself using the Narration mode in iSpring Suite<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You have two options when using iSpring for presentation recording. You can launch iSpring Suite as an app on your device. Choose the presentation you want to work with and open it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iSpring-Suite-open-menu.png\" alt=\"iSpring Suite Open Menu\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alternatively, go directly to PowerPoint and click on the <\/span><strong>iSpring Suite<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tab in the main menu ribbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iSpring-Suite-tab-in-PowerPoint.png\" alt=\"iSpring Suite tab in PowerPoint\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find the <\/span><strong>Narration<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> block on the left side of the iSpring Suite menu. Click on the <\/span><strong>Record Video<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> icon in the middle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: You can use the functionalities of the <\/span><strong>Narration<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> block to record audio narration for your presentations or edit your video clips (more on that below).<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Record-Video-with-iSpring-Suite.png\" alt=\"Record Video with iSpring Suite\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A pop-up screen with the main recording settings will appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Video-recording-settings-in-iSpring-Suite.png\" alt=\"Video recording settings in iSpring Suite\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on <\/span><strong>Options<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to choose your webcam settings and microphone parameters. For example, you can adjust the noise reduction functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Camera-and-mic-settings-in-iSpring-Suite.png\" alt=\"Camera and mic settings in iSpring Suite\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click <\/span><strong>OK <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to close the settings. When everything is set, click on the red<\/span><strong> Start Record <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">button to start recording.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Start-Recording-button.png\" alt=\"Start Recording button\" \/><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 2. Edit your video in the iSpring Narration Editor\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To edit a recorded narration and synchronize it with the slides, use the iSpring <\/span><strong>Narration Editor.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Click the <\/span><strong>Manage Narration<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> button on the iSpring Suite toolbar to access all of its functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Manage-Narration-button.png\" alt=\"Manage Narration button\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here you can synchronize the video with your slides, trim the recording, preview the edited clip, add slide notes, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iSpring-Suite-Narration-Editor.png\" alt=\"iSpring Suite Narration Editor\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: You can also insert a pre-recorded video into your presentation using the iSpring Narration Editor. To discover more features to enhance your video, read our article on <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-create-a-video-presentation-with-ispring-presenter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how to create a video presentation in PowerPoint<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Step 3. Save the edited video file<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you\u2019re done editing the audio and video parameters of the presentation, click <\/span><strong>Save &amp; Close<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the top left corner of the Narration Editor. The recording will appear next to each slide in your PPT.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"How-to-Turn-Your-PowerPoint-Presentation-Slides-Into-a-Video\"><a id=\"how-to-turn-ppt-slides-into-video\"><\/a>How to Turn Your PowerPoint Presentation Slides Into a Video<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What if you just need to export your presentation as a video without adding narration? This is especially useful when you\u2019re planning to present your content in a new setting. Often, you can\u2019t be sure if your PPT file will run smoothly on another computer, especially if it runs a different version of Microsoft Office. When <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-convert-powerpoint-to-video\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">converted into the video format<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, your PPT will display correctly on any device.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can save your PowerPoint presentation as a video with just a few clicks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Select <\/span><strong>Export<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the file menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Export-slides-as-a-video.png\" alt=\"Export slides as a video\" \/><\/div>\n<p>2. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want your pre-recorded narrations and synchronizations to be included, click on <\/span><strong>Use Recorded Timings and Narrations<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Use-Recorded-Timings-and-Narrations.png\" alt=\"Use Recorded Timings and Narrations\" \/><\/div>\n<p>3. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the <\/span><strong>Create Video<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> button under the settings to save the file on your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Create-a-Video-button.png\" alt=\"Create a Video button\" \/><\/div>\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: You can also manually turn your presentation into a video by making a screen recording of the slide show. Use your built-in recorder or take advantage of specialized software with extra features. Check out <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/10-best-screen-recording-software-for-windows-free-and-paid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the 16 best free and paid screen recording tools for Windows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. You can enhance it in a video editor afterwards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Pro-Tips-for-Making-Better-Video-PowerPoint-Presentations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a id=\"pro-tips-for-making-better-video-ppt-presentations\"><\/a>Pro Tips for Making Better Video PowerPoint Presentations <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now you can easily record PowerPoint presentations with video narration. To enhance the quality of your learning content even more, use the practices laid out below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practice your script\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although you\u2019re not going to present your slides in live streaming mode and engage directly with viewers, video recording yourself in PowerPoint might require some preparation on your part. <\/span><strong>The best way to feel confident during a presentation and deliver quality commentary is to practice your script and go over the slides to remember the cues before you start recording<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rehearse your presentation as many times as needed. You can practice in front of a mirror or record yourself on your webcam and watch the recording later. You can also show the video to your colleagues, family, or anyone else who can provide useful feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use slide notes for coherent delivery<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just as in a live presentation, having notes can be very helpful when recording a video narration in PowerPoint. By preparing concise, bullet-point notes or key phrases when creating PowerPoint slides, you can stay on track and ensure that you cover all the essential information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Slide notes also allow you to create the illusion of eye contact with your audience<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. When you glance at your notes, it appears as if you\u2019re engaging with the content, while you might actually be looking at reference points, not the camera. This works much better than looking down at a notebook on your desk or just letting your gaze wander. After all, it\u2019s hard to keep looking at a small dot above your screen throughout the entire presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can see your PowerPoint notes during the video recording.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Slide-Notes-in-PowerPoint-recording.png\" alt=\"Slide Notes in PowerPoint recording\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re using the iSpring Suite narration editor, you\u2019ll see your notes on the right of the presentation screens:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Slide-Notes-in-iSpring-Suite-Narration-Editor.png\" alt=\"Slide Notes in iSpring Suite Narration Editor\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider using larger fonts or bolding key phrases in your notes to make them easier to read at a glance, especially in full-screen mode. This simple practice can help you maintain a smooth flow during your video narration while maintaining your focus on delivering content to your viewers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organize your video frame setting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you record yourself presenting your PowerPoint content, be sure to set your frame up to look professional. It\u2019s not enough to check whether your face is clearly visible on the screen. Here are some tips to enhance the frame\u2019s appearance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Adjust lighting<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Avoid positioning your light source behind you, as this will create a silhouette effect. Instead, place the light source in front of you to illuminate your face evenly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Consider the background<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Choose a clean and uncluttered background, such as a plain wall or a virtual background. This helps to keep the focus on you and your content.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Place the camera<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Position your camera at eye level for a natural perspective. Avoid extreme angles that can distort your appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Check the framing<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Ensure that your face and upper body are well framed in the video. Aim for a balanced shot that includes your head and shoulders.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Choose your attire<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Dress appropriately for your presentation. Consider the formality of your content and your audience\u2019s expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use high-quality equipment to record sound like a pro<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you capture videos for your PPT presentations, quality audio is an important component of your presentation. You can record audio with your default computer microphone, but it often provides suboptimal quality, uneven volume, and weak noise reduction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recording narration with specialized equipment allows you to deliver clearer sound in your video presentation. <\/span><strong>Use a professional voice over microphone and consider getting some extra gear<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A microphone stand<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Headphones to monitor your recording<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A pop filter to minimize popping and sibilance in your recording.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This equipment will enable you to create a studio-quality voice over for your PowerPoint presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"FAQ-on-Recording-Video-in-PowerPoint\"><a id=\"faq\"><\/a>FAQ on Recording Video in PowerPoint<\/h2>\n<p>Get answers to the most popular questions about video recording yourself during a PowerPoint presentation.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What video formats are compatible with PowerPoint presentations?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PowerPoint supports various video formats. For broad compatibility, the use of MP4 files with H.264 video and AAC audio codecs is recommended. You can check out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-au\/office\/video-and-audio-file-formats-supported-in-powerpoint-d8b12450-26db-4c7b-a5c1-593d3418fb59\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">full list of video and audio file formats supported in PowerPoint<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for Windows, macOS, and other operating systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can I add closed captions to my PowerPoint video for accessibility?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, you can<\/span><strong> import an SRT file with captions<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to add to your video presentations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Open your PowerPoint presentation in the <\/span><strong>Normal<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> view. Open the slide that has your video narration where you want to add closed captions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. Choose the video on the slide. Go to the <\/span><strong>Playback<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tab and click on <\/span><strong>Insert Captions<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Select <\/span><strong>Insert Captions <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Insert-captions-for-the-video-narration.png\" alt=\"insert captions for video narration\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Select the SRT file(s) and click on <\/span><strong>Insert<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Repeat the steps above if you need to add more caption files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now your video will play with captions when you open it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can I insert a YouTube video into my PowerPoint presentation?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, you can embed a YouTube video into your PPT in a few different ways. For example, you can feature it as an online video or a screencast. Read our detailed guide on <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/five-ways-to-insert-a-youtube-video-into-a-powerpoint-presentation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">how to insert a YouTube video into PowerPoint<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to pick the approach that\u2019s most convenient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"Final-Thoughts\"><a id=\"final-thoughts\"><\/a>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now you know how to video record yourself in PowerPoint to create engaging, professional presentations with video narration. Use this format for your lectures, talking head videos, presentations, and other types of dynamic visual content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leverage iSpring Suite to enhance your PowerPoint videos and build interactive eLearning experiences. This authoring tool can take your content to the next level, offering opportunities to engage, educate, and captivate your audience. Get a <\/span><a href=\"\/ispring-suite\/trial\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14-day free trial of iSpring Suite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and see how it can enhance the process of educational and training content creation. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video narration is a great way to make your presentation engaging and deliver more than just slides to your learners.&hellip; <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-video-record-yourself-in-powerpoint\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":122,"featured_media":27504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"How to Video Record Yourself Presenting a PowerPoint","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how to record video narration for your PPT presentation and discover the best practices for creating engaging video eLearning content.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[217],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-id"],"acf":[],"views":10080,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/122"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27472"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":95736,"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27472\/revisions\/95736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27504"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ispringsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}