How to use Panopto to record a Powerpoint presentation
PowerPoint Presentation With Audio And Video
With Panopto it’s easy to record yourself and your PowerPoint slides side-by-side with just your laptop and its built-in webcam and microphone.
Step 1: Prepare Your PowerPoint Slides and Talking Points
As you prep your slides and structure your presentation, think strategically about how your PowerPoint slides will visually engage your audience and support your talking points, without duplicating what you plan to say.
It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you conduct a test recording to make sure you don't have any questions or run into issues during the presentation you plan to submit. Running into difficulties ahead of time allows you an opportunity to ask for help.
If you have any questions regarding Panopto and your Recording please email mcloud@lsua.edu or submit a helpdesk ticket by clicking this link: https://www.lsua.edu/iet/help-desk
Step 2 : Open Your PowerPoint Slides and Capture the Screen
Open your PowerPoint presentation and place it into “Slide Show” mode. Make sure the video of yourself is set to your preferences (background, etc).
Additional recording settings: Click the gear icon in the lower right of your screen to configure additional settings for your recording. Here you can:
- Turn on recording in Ultra HD (4k)
- Enable virtual background blur and replacement
- Change the arrangement of your video streams from picture-in-picture to side-by-side
- Activate Smart Camera, which tracks your movement and keeps you perfectly positioned within the frame as you move around
Click back into Panopto and click on Screens and Apps.
A new window will pop up you will click on Window, select your PowerPoint presentation and then click Share.
Your PowerPoint will then show on the Panopto screen and you will see yourself at the bottom right corner. The PowerPoint will bring itself to the front of the Panopto screen. NOTE: you will use that original PowerPoint presention to click through the slides - if you are in the slide show, you will not be able to see yourself.
Step 3: Press Record And Start Presenting
After selecting the Powerpoint input in Panopto, you’re ready to press the record button and start presenting.
Once you’ve finished your recording, you’re ready to share it. Allow your video to upload - this can take a few minutes. Continue to wait while it puts on the Finishing Touches and you can then upload.