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Creating Lecture Recordings with Microsoft PowerPoint
Introduction
PowerPoint can be a good choice for creating a simple online lecture. It allows you to provide information in addition to the visuals on the slides, such as voice explanations of a graphic, definitions, facts, and examples. You can easily create a narrated slide presentation with a video of yourself using the recording feature in PowerPoint.
Note, the recording feature is only available in the desktop app for PowerPoint. Recording is not available in PowerPoint Online.
Features of PowerPoint Recording
| Feature | Benefits |
| Co-create with peers | Save your PowerPoint to OneDrive and share with peers. Your co-presenter can then record additional content on slides. Note, the cameo feature does not work with multiple presenters or multiple cameras. |
| Edit individual slides | If you make a mistake or have new information to add, you can re-record slide-by-slide. The rest of your recording will remain the same. |
| Control animations | As you record, you can control any animations as you speak. For example, if you have text you wish to appear at a certain point in your narration, you can control when it appears rather than depending on pre-made timings. |
| Annotations | Access the PowerPoint annotations features while you are recording to highlight important facts or emphasize parts of a diagram. |
| Speaker notes | While you record, you can view your speaker notes to help you remember important information without looking away from the camera. |
| Teleprompter | You can use your speaker notes as a teleprompter while recording. |
When to Use PowerPoint
Use PowerPoint to record your lectures if you want a simple way to record and do not need advanced editing features.
PowerPoint Training
If you would like to learn how to record your presentation in PowerPoint, check out some of these training resources.
OIT Training: PowerPoint: Recording Your Lecture with PowerPoint
Enroll in OIT’s asynchronous training available on Canvas Catalog which covers how to record your PowerPoint lecture on both Windows and Mac. Topics include:
- Looking good on camera
- Sound quality
- Presenter Coach
- Step-by-step directions
- Links to LinkedIn Learning content
OIT Resource: How to Record a Presentation in PowerPoint
OIT Knowledge Base article with step-by-step directions and screenshots.
LinkedIn Learning: Access LinkedIn Learning content with your UT NetID and Password. Following are three videos from an excellent PowerPoint Tips and Tricks LinkedIn Learning course.
- Tips for Recording in PowerPoint: This less than 3-minute video gives tips on recording your PowerPoint that are also good for recordings in general.
- Recording a PowerPoint Presentation: This 10-minute video provides a quick overview of how to record your PowerPoint.
- Presenting with Cameo: This 6-minute video gives instructions on using Cameo. Note that you do need to give permissions for PowerPoint to use your camera in order to use this feature.
From Microsoft: Record a Presentation
This support page provides a quick how-to video for recording your PowerPoint as well as step-by-step instructions.