I am new to using the Replay tool and would like to use a PPT as the basis for our recording. Do I import the presentation into Replay, or just open it and adjust the size for the recording?
That information conflicts with what is in the Articulate tutorial though. It says .....
Open PowerPoint or any other application you'd like to use for your screen recording.
Size and align your recording area with the application you are going to record.
When you're ready, record a simple activity such as inserting a picture into PowerPoint.
I'm assuming I could take a PPT that has been used for a webinar and use Replay (as opposed to just recording the webinar) to create a web-based learning activity. I would also like to go live with our software and record some demos.
Is Replay the correct tool for all this, or do I go back to just using webex or goto meeting?
You can absolutely use replay this way. I've recorded a presentation that someone was doing using replay this way. They sent me their deck which I opened in presentation mode, I turned my camera on the presenter and then started my recording. I advanced the slides to match the one he was showing in the room. I then used replay to change the focus between just the deck, just the presenter, or the deck with the presenter as appropriate,
So, recording is one option to get a PowerPoint deck into replay. Exporting the PowerPoint as a movie and importing the movie is another way. A third way would be to capture each slide as a graphic and import the graphics into replay (which gives you control over the image duration directly in replay).... I'm sure there are even more options.
One thing I like about the Articulate suite of products is that they are open enough that you can accomplish something in more than one way.
Thanks Owen for all these options! I practiced over the weekend by opening the PPT and by sizing it with the recording area. It worked magnificently
Mike Enders did a great blog recently about this. It includes a nice tip on setting the size of your PowerPoint show to something other than full screen. Very helpful information found HERE.
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replay is for video and audio, you could save your ppt file as a movie
That information conflicts with what is in the Articulate tutorial though. It says .....
I'm assuming I could take a PPT that has been used for a webinar and use Replay (as opposed to just recording the webinar) to create a web-based learning activity. I would also like to go live with our software and record some demos.
Is Replay the correct tool for all this, or do I go back to just using webex or goto meeting?
You can absolutely use replay this way. I've recorded a presentation that someone was doing using replay this way. They sent me their deck which I opened in presentation mode, I turned my camera on the presenter and then started my recording. I advanced the slides to match the one he was showing in the room. I then used replay to change the focus between just the deck, just the presenter, or the deck with the presenter as appropriate,
So, recording is one option to get a PowerPoint deck into replay. Exporting the PowerPoint as a movie and importing the movie is another way. A third way would be to capture each slide as a graphic and import the graphics into replay (which gives you control over the image duration directly in replay).... I'm sure there are even more options.
One thing I like about the Articulate suite of products is that they are open enough that you can accomplish something in more than one way.
Hi Susan and welcome to Heroes!
I'm glad Owen was able to assist you here and share a few different ways in which to use your powerpoint slides within replay.
If you need anything else please let us know!
Thanks Owen for all these options! I practiced over the weekend by opening the PPT and by sizing it with the recording area. It worked magnificently
Glad you found a solution that fit your needs!
Great tips Owen. Replay rocks!
Mike Enders did a great blog recently about this. It includes a nice tip on setting the size of your PowerPoint show to something other than full screen. Very helpful information found HERE.
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