In an online learning environment, or for some online conferences, you may be asked to pre-record a presentation.
You have some decisions to make as a presenter. These decisions will influence the technology and software you will require, and how you need to prepare.
Some general tips for preparing to record for your presentation:
Your presentation slides or visuals will complement what you will be saying. The biggest mistakes most students make is to have too much text on each slide. A text-heavy slide is distracting and might take the attention of your audience away from what you are saying.
Use your slides or visuals to:
Additional considerations around slides in a recorded presentation:
If you are appearing on camera in the video, here are some tips to look and sound your best.
Additional resources
To record your presentation, you will need the following:
The following software is freely available or is pre-installed on most PC computers.
Video recording tools
If you need to record a group presentation, some options include:
Video editing tools
The following software is freely available or is pre-installed on most Macs.
Video recording tools
If you need to record a group presentation, some options include:
Video editing tools
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