In this guide, we’ll discuss an alternative method for recording your PowerPoint presentation using screen recording rather than the Camtasia add-in. This method works best with multiple screens.
Setting Up for Recording: #
If you have two screens, you can easily move the Camtasia recording toolbar off-screen, allowing you to view both your PowerPoint presentation and the recording window.
Start your PowerPoint slideshow on one screen and leave the presenter view on the other screen. This allows you to track your presentation progress and control slide transitions while the recording takes place.
Presenter View and Slideshow View: #
In PowerPoint, click Display Settings to switch between Presenter View and Slideshow View.
Presenter View allows you to see your slides and notes, while Slideshow View is what the audience sees.
With dual monitors, you can keep Presenter View on one screen (off-screen during recording) and the Slideshow View on the other.
Recording the Presentation: #
Once you’re ready to record, click Record in Camtasia and start advancing your slides.
You can use the arrow keys or Page Up/Page Down to navigate through slides without using the mouse, which would cause the cursor to appear in the recording.
Using Markers: #
As you record, you can add markers at each slide change. These markers will appear on the timeline during editing, making it easier to navigate and edit the recording later.
To add a marker, simply click the Add Marker button each time a slide changes.
Stopping the Recording: #
After you’ve finished the presentation, click Stop to end the recording. Your video, with the slide markers, will be placed in the Media Bin for editing.
The markers will correspond to each slide change, but note that the timing may not be exact.
Editing the Recording: #
In the editing phase, you can use the markers to easily jump to specific slides and edit your video as needed.
This method of screen recording offers more flexibility, especially if you need to record a screen or use other applications alongside your PowerPoint presentation.