EasyStudio allows you to also include PowerPoint presentations in each video in a similar way to how you would show slides in a seminar, workshop or training session. Your PowerPoint can be shown next to you on the screen and when required it can be made to fill the screen. This powerful and easy to use combination allows your viewers to connect with your personal delivery, whilst viewing supporting information such as text, diagrams, photographs, animations and even videos.
If you are wanting to include an existing PowerPoint presentation it may require a few modifications such as setting it to widescreen format, checking for small fonts and removing any branded start and end slides. Please see the tips below for more information. If you are creating a PowerPoint especially for your videos then the design of this template is already included in the Custom, Enhanced, and Premium EasyStudio setup stage.
Download a sample PowerPoint template (includes example content based on the tips below.
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Frequently asked questions about including PowerPoint presentations in your video
What is the difference between running the PowerPoint on your system or from a laptop?
EasyStudio allows you to run a PowerPoint either from our system or from a laptop (you can use your own laptop or our spare one). There are however some major differences between these two options.
1. Running PowerPoint on our system
This is currently the easiest way to control your PowerPoint presentation as you use the same remote control to advance slides and set them full screen with the two remaining buttons being for starting and stopping recording. This makes controlling your studio session much easier as you only need one hand to control everything.
The downside of this set-up is that each slide is treated like an image, this means that any in-slide animation or enhanced content will not operate as expected. For simple slideshows this is not a limitation, however if you have bullet points coming in one by one, images building up in stages or videos embedded you will not be able to use this option unless you remove or amend these elements.
If you only have a few bullet points coming in one by one this is a fairly easy fix, you simply duplicate the slide by the amount of bullet points you have and adjust the slides to mimic this effect.
2. Running PowerPoint on a laptop
This is the best solution for more advanced PowerPoint presentations that include more complicated in-slide animations such as images that build up with each click or where videos are embedded in slides.
This can be a little more involved to control as you will only use three buttons on the studio remote control (start recording, toggle fullscreen on/off and stop recording). Changing slides is now achieved by either pressing a key on the laptop (space bar, page down, enter, N or the down or right arrow) or you can use a second remote controller if you prefer.
We are working on a solution to make this easier and will update this section as soon as we have news on this.
Can I bring my own laptop to display my PowerPoint?
Yes you can use your own laptop if you prefer as long as it can output a full HD signal (1920 x 1080) and has either an HDMI, DisplayPort over USB C, Mini DisplayPort, DisplayPort, DVI or VGA connector. Don’t forget your power supply and also to disable any notifications that might distract you when you are presenting. We also have a spare Windows laptop that you are welcome to use.
Can my PowerPoint contain sound and videos?
Yes it is possible to include embedded audio and video files and play them as part of your video from your PowerPoint presentation as long as they are playing from your Laptop. We would recommend testing these in advance to make sure they play smoothly and that you are familiar with how to control them. Note that audio is not possible if you are connecting with DVI or VGA connections.
Can I make changes to a PowerPoint presentation during the studio session?
Yes, changes can be made at any time during the studio session if you need to correct any issues or further improve the slides.
What if I discover a mistake on a PowerPoint slide after my studio session?
It may be possible to correct mistakes on a recorded video after filming is complete. This is not usually included in the EasyStudio service so additional fees may apply.
Can you check my presentation for me?
We are happy to check your PowerPoint template in advance of your session to make sure that it will work well with the EasyStudio set-up. If you need any design work or advice on the content of your presentation, we can provide this as an additional paid service.
Do PowerPoints need to be sent in advance?
No, you can turn up on the day with your PowerPoint presentations if you wish, do be sure to check the format to save wasting time on the day making changes to your slides.