Recording Powerpoint, Video Test #1

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I’ve made a few screen capture videos in the past, but yesterday I tried out the new “Record Powerpoint” option in Camtasia 6.
The video is just an advert for my web site, using an easier to remember URL.

It was an interesting test, I had trouble getting the Audio to record during the screen capture and because I hadn’t the time, I didn’t try to hard to fix the problem, instead, I just narrated over the recorded presentation.

You’ll also notice that the quality isn’t great, and I think that this is due to the original setting, but it could be due to Camtasia 6 recording the Powerpoint presentation in full screen.
This is something I’ll have to test, because I don’t think they would have the option if it didn’t work.

Here is the video, there is no SEO and I have made it private, so it won’t mess up anything I upload in the future.

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6 Responses to “Recording Powerpoint, Video Test #1”

Andy Bailey says:
January 3rd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I did a similar thing and a few people got back to me saying that it was tedious for them to read the text and wait for me to say it. I couldn’t see it myself but it was me doing the talking but now I’ve seen it done by someone else I can see what they mean. Not to dismiss yours as tedious! just I felt like I could have read the text without needing the slide show or audio.

Further research on presentation technique pointed me to some articles that go on to prove that having the exact text of what the narrator is saying on the screen actually detracts from what is being said.

using related images or a bold subject encompassing title and a more realistic flow to the narrators words will have a much more dramatic effect because viewers will process your message in two different ways, visually and audibly combining the two in their brain.

If you, the presenter, read exactly what’s on the screen, the viewer doesn’t have to process the information on their own and their brain shuts down a bit. Most humans can read all the words on the screen before you finish saying the second word but then go back and track the words as you’re saying them which can be slightly confusing to the brain like when you talk on the phone long distance and can hear your own words come back just out of sync.

there’s a great presentation here
http://www.m62.net/presentation-theory/index.php
about how bullet points don’t work. I learned a lot from this site and others out there but it’s tough to actually put it into practice so I end up recording the screen while I ramble on through a simple plan of attack.

I am considering doing more video/presentation work and use it for blogging because typing what I mean is harder than saying and showing so I look forward to seeing how your new ones come out!

good luck

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Theresa Mayhew says:
January 4th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Hi Eoin,
I think this is my first time to stop by and say hello.

Congrats for getting into video. It’s huge and will help your readers learn more about you and what you’re doing, as well as attract more visitors/traffic.

The video didn’t work, but you may have disabled it until you get the bugs worked out.

I have the camtasia software, but haven’t figured out what the problem is with the audio. I can’t even get audio at all to work.

So, what else are you using for getting traffic?

I wrote a post at my place about using google alerts and your site was on the first page with the key word phrase “list building”. Well done!

See you later,
Theresa

Theresa Mayhew’s last blog post..Traffic Tip #2: Google Alerts,
Eoin OLeary says:
January 5th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Hi Andy,

Thanks for the feedback, it was interesting and confirms much of what I already know.

One thing missing from the information is that people learn in different ways, some read, some listen, some want to see you do it.

This video was only the draft concept.
If it had worked out, would have been re-done for Read Only, Listen Only (a podcast) and a better visual presentation, but as I said, it was only a test of the “Record Powerpoint” option in Camtasia, so I recorded the draft concept as it was.

This does not take from your advise, as what you have said is very relevent

Regards,
Eoin
Eoin OLeary says:
January 5th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Hi Theresa,

Thanks for stopping by.
The video is working fine.

From what you have said and the fact that Camtasia is not working for you, you may have an issue with your PC settings.
I don’t know how to fix it, but a search in Google will get you the information.

I’ve used Google Alerts for years, I do the same as you, it’s how I keep up with everything

Eoin
Joby Blume says:
January 11th, 2009 at 9:58 am
Found this search as somebody clicked through to our website.

We use PowerPoint to record audio, and then software called iSpring to convert. It handles animations well, and is pretty easy to use. Some examples of the sort of slides we produce are available at http://www.m62.net/slides-and-templates/slides/index.php, but the basic point is that if slides are self-explanatory, they don’t work as the audience just read and don’t listen. The aim is to create visuals that reinforce the message without making the presenter unnecessary.
Eoin OLeary says:
January 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Hi Joby,

I normally don’t let people advertise their service, but this could benifit my readers, so I’ll make an exception this time.

Thanks for posting.

Eoin