Converting Powerpoint to video for NLVE at DVinfo.net

Ken Bates · October 19th, 2008, 11:56 PM

Does anyone have a tool of choice or even a work around.
I have a text only (but with a static .jpg image background) slide show that merely pops in another line of text every few seconds, a progressive transcript type of thing. I probably might have been able to make it while in Premiere but as it is, it is a PPT.
I didn't see any handy "save as" options that looked convenient.
Image quality would be classified as "hobby" but a screen capture recorder I think would be a bit too rough.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Mike Wilkinson · October 20th, 2008, 07:36 AM

1. Screen capture it as video at best quality.

2. Powerpoint should have an option to save all frames out as still jpgs or something. You will not get any text animations with this method. If you need those, then use option #1.

Also, not sure about how this is being used but a few things to keep in mind–

If it's a powerpoint that is part of a conference/lecture with cameras rolling, and the PP is being viewed via laptop to projector, you can get a converter to take the laptop as a video source.

Additionally, if making a DVD for a client, you can include the PP as a PDF as DVD-ROM content.

Hope this helps.

Nate Haustein · October 20th, 2008, 08:32 AM

Find a Mac with powerpoint, then open it up and export as quicktime movie.

File--> Make Movie

Keynote will also work.

Ervin Farkas · October 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM

CamStudio (free) records window or full screen to .avi.

Ken Bates · October 20th, 2008, 11:36 AM

Nice options...Thanks

October 20th, 2008, 07:36 AM	#2
Mike Wilkinson New Boot Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, MI USA Posts: 19	1. Screen capture it as video at best quality. 2. Powerpoint should have an option to save all frames out as still jpgs or something. You will not get any text animations with this method. If you need those, then use option #1. Also, not sure about how this is being used but a few things to keep in mind– If it's a powerpoint that is part of a conference/lecture with cameras rolling, and the PP is being viewed via laptop to projector, you can get a converter to take the laptop as a video source. Additionally, if making a DVD for a client, you can include the PP as a PDF as DVD-ROM content. Hope this helps. __________________ Mike Wilkinson - Apple Certified Pro Motion/FCP, HVX/DVX Operator www.wccnet.edu/flashvideos \| www.wilkinsonvisual.com

October 20th, 2008, 08:32 AM	#3
Nate Haustein Trustee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,313	Find a Mac with powerpoint, then open it up and export as quicktime movie. File--> Make Movie Keynote will also work. __________________ Nate Haustein PXW-FX9 / FCPX www.flightcreativemedia.com

October 20th, 2008, 10:01 AM	#4
Ervin Farkas Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta/USA Posts: 2,515	CamStudio (free) records window or full screen to .avi. __________________ Ervin Farkas www.AtlantaLegalVideo.com

October 20th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#5
Ken Bates Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 66	Nice options...Thanks __________________ "...movies are never 'finished', only abandoned..." -Stephen Spielberg

October 19th, 2008, 11:56 PM	#1
Ken Bates Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 66	Converting Powerpoint to video for NLVE Does anyone have a tool of choice or even a work around. I have a text only (but with a static .jpg image background) slide show that merely pops in another line of text every few seconds, a progressive transcript type of thing. I probably might have been able to make it while in Premiere but as it is, it is a PPT. I didn't see any handy "save as" options that looked convenient. Image quality would be classified as "hobby" but a screen capture recorder I think would be a bit too rough. Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ "...movies are never 'finished', only abandoned..." -Stephen Spielberg