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Recording a Powerpoint

Table of contents

1. Preparation Steps [edit]

2. Recording Setup [edit]

2.1. Configure Recording Settings

2.1.1.  Configure specific options:

2.2. Start Recording

2.3. While Recording

2.4. Stop and Save Recording

2.5.  Post-Recording

2.6.   

2.7. Verify upload completion

2.8. The end!

Preparation Steps [edit]

Before getting started you should. 

  •  Install Kaltura Capture software. You can read installation guides for PC or Mac
  • Log into QMplus using a web browser
  • Prepare your PowerPoint presentation (use desktop app version recommended)

Recording Setup [edit]

  • Navigate to the QMplus browser. Click profile icon in top right corner. 

The profile icon has been selected reveling a sub menu. My media is highlighted.


  • Select "My Media" from dropdown menu, click "Add now" button and choose "Kaltura Capture"

The add now button selected and Kaltura Capture highlighted


  • Accept terms and condition. You may also be prompted to confirm you want the softer to open.
  • Wait patiently for software to load (it may take some time)


Configure Recording Settings

The pop up toolbar containing the option to start recording and configure audio, video and screen.


  • A popup  toolbar will appear to configure the different recording elements:
  1.    Screen
  2.    Camera
  3.    Audio (minimum one required)
  4. By clicking on the down pointing arrowhead you can reveal sub-options for each element. 


 Configure specific options:


  •    Screen: Choose display, full screen or area
  •    Camera: Select source, check preview to ensure you are happy with the setup
  •    Audio: Select correct input device. Choose from inbuilt microphone or headset etc..
  •   Verify all settings are correct

Start Recording

Once ready you should:

  •  Press red record button
  • Wait for countdown


While Recording

An example of a PowerPoint slide being recorded. There is a toolbar in the bottom right corner with options to pause and play


  1.  Start PowerPoint presentation
  2. Use PowerPoint annotation features as needed
  3. Minimize control bar to prevent it being captured in the recording.

You can narrate and navigate slides the slides as usual to complete the presentation.


Stop and Save Recording

Once ready to finish 

  •  Click toolbar and select "Stop"
  • Confirm stop recording

The confirmation screen to add title, description, tags, preview the video or save it.


A confirmation screen will appear allowing you to Preview recording
  1. You can also choose to edit the title,  add a description and tags.
  2.  Choose save option: Save locally (on your own server only) or Save and upload to server (saves to your server and uploads to QMplus Media server)

 Post-Recording

Once the recording is finished:

  1.  Select upload. You will be required to confirm that you own the video and it is copyright compliant. 
  2. Wait for processing (depends on internet speed)


The interface allows you to upload your recording to the Kaltura server. Once started it appears as processing.

  

Verify upload completion

  • Check "My Media" for video library
  • Keep local copy until confirmed upload

My Media containing the uploaded recording

The end!

  • Thank you for reading