Using Powerpoint's Built-in Tools to Create a Movie

Microsoft PowerPoint contains some built-in tools that allow you to export your presentations to a video format which can then be enhanced further in a program like Window Movie Maker or uploaded to YouTube to be shared with students. In addition to simply exporting an existing a PowerPoint presentation recording, you also have the options to add additional narration and elements (such as a virtual laser pointer or ink annotations) to your video. Please see the  information below about the two primary options for creating a movie from your saved PowerPoint using the program's built-in features. Method #1: 'Export Movie' option The "export movie" options is appropriate for simpler movies based on your PowerPoint. Use this option if you want to: export your PowerPoint as a video (with no additional changes) Method #2: 'Record Slide Show' option The "record slide show' option is more appropriate if you want to add additional interactivity, annotations, and/or narrations to your PowerPoint before saving it as a movie. Use this option if: You want to add a voice-over annotation to each slide before exporting the movie file You want to annotate with PowerPoint's built-in laser pointer, pen & highlighter in your finished movie while narrating  See the videos and links below for more information on saving your PowerPoint presentation as a movie Exporting a PowerPoint as a Video - with no additional changes to the PowerPoint Link to Microsoft's support site Recording a PowerPoint Presentation with Voice-Over Narration - and saving it as a Movie file Link to Microsoft's Support Site Recording a PowerPoint Presentation with Annotations - using PowerPoint's built-in laser pointer, pen & highlighter Link to Microsoft's Support Site