Recording Your Presentation
Virtual Format
We’re incredibly excited to have you be a part of the event! As virtual conferences
have unique requirements to be successful, we’ve composed this document to act as
a guide to make the most of your presentation recording session.
Note About Your Slide Deck
Limit content on screen to “NEED TO KNOW”. There is an opportunity to cut any “NICE TO KNOW” content to narrow the learners
focus to the most important takeaway from that slide. Consider making any “NICE TO KNOW” content into an additional
resource.
Limit animations in your presentation, if you do have any animations please note that audio WILL NOT RECORD OR PLAY while
animations are happening.
Recording Your PowerPoint/Keynote Presentation in Zoom
In order to have a smooth virtual meeting, we ask that you record your presentation with audio prior to the event and submit no
later than the specified DUE DATE This will help to minimize technical difficulties and allow you to focus on the questions
being asked from participants. Use the following guide to record your presentation.
System and Browser Requirements
• Modern laptop or desktop with Windows 7/8/8.1/10 or Mac laptop or desktop with Mac OS 10.7 or later.
• Use the latest version of PowerPoint and Keynote. Recommended
• Zoom Supported browsers: Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+, or Safari 7+ (It is not recommended for Mac users
to use safari – screensharing is not supported.)
• It is highly recommended you use the Zoom App (icon shown to the right) to record your presentation.
The web browser does not have all the same capabilities as the application.
• A dialogue box will appear when joining a meeting from zoom.us. Click Open Zoom Meetings (PC) or Open zoom.us (Mac).
You will know if you are using the Zoom application if this icon appears in your taskbar.
What Do You Need?
• Completed slide deck – Keynote or Powerpoint
• Quiet/disruption-free environment
• Background should be solid backdrop or limited movement (ie don’t record with your back to a door or window)
• Silenced cell phone
• USB or plug in microphone (preferably headset)
• Webcam – built in or USB
• An internet connection – wired or wireless broadband
How do I record my presentation in Zoom?
Login to your Zoom account via Zoom.us. Accounts are free to create; however, you are limited on your time.
Select the Host a Meeting tab and With Video Off from the drop-down menu.
When the dialogue box appears, click Open Zoom Meetings (PC) or Open zoom.us (Mac).
The zoom application will immediately start and you will see the Join Audio Box.
Select
Join with Computer Audio
from this dialogue box or on the zoom meeting
itself.
Whether you are using a Mac (presenting in Keynote) or Windows (presenting in PowerPoint)
have your presentation open to the first slide so it is ready to play once you hit record.
Select Start Video to include a video of yourself in the recording, this is
optional. Select Share Screen from the Zoom bar at the bottom of your
Meeting Screen or on the Zoom meeting itself.
The Share Screen box will appear.
• If you are using one monitor share the desktop.
▪ If you are using dual monitors, you want to choose the your
powerpoint/keynote presentation
, rather than the screen it’s playing on.
• If you have a video in your presentation and you want the audio heard by the
end user, you must check the box in the bottom left corner Share Computer Sound.
If you do not want the audio to play and you would just like to speak while the video
is playing do not check this box. Click the Share button in the right corner.
When you are ready to record, select Record from the …More
tab on your zoom bar. Please note this is usually at the top of
your screen.
Presenting in Keynote
Select the Play button on the Keynote toolbar.
Your computer will go into presentation mode, if you have an external monitor your presentation may appear on the other
screen. If you want to switch the screen where the full screen presentation is located select the swap icon.
Presenting in PowerPoint
Open the Slide Show tab and select From Beginning on the far left.
Your computer will go into presentation mode, if you have an external monitor, you will see a presenter view. If you want to switch
the screen where the full screen presentation is located select the display settings drop-down menu and choose swap presenter
view and slide show.
When you are finished select Stop recording from your Zoom bar. You can make multiple recordings, just be aware that all will save to
the folder and you will have to determine which is the correct video.
A dialogue box will appear notifying you that the recorded file will be uploaded once the
meeting ends. Select End from the Zoom bar to close your meeting.
Select the folder where your recording will save to. Please note: it will
automatically be saved under the zoom folder unless you choose another
location. The file will save with the date at the beginning , so if you are unsure of
where it has saved search for the recording date. Example 2020-08-25 on your
computer.
Helpful Links
A-Z Zoom Guide
