How to Create a Streaming Audio Slide Shows for the Web (Recording Narration)
Step 1 Identify what combination of media you want streamed.
Audio
Music and/or narration
with graphics/ animations
with text
with images and text

Step 2 Gather content

a. Create PowerPoint Presentation
b. Write Script/Narration to add to Presentation

Troubleshooting 1. all graphics should be same size (Small under 10K for quick loading)
2. A text should be large and readable from a distance ( no smaller than 12 Point)
3. all images should be imported as a .gif or .JPG

Step 3 Practice

a. Read through script /slides to time your audio.
b. Adjust slides and /or narration. (obtain approximate length of time)

 

Step 4 Save PowerPoint presentation as a JPG file Interchange format.

Troubleshooting Once file has been saved in this format. Content can't be edited.

Step 5 Open Real slideshow software

a. Under "file" open new Project the timeline interface will appear

Step 6 Adding images and Recording Narration

a.In the main work area Select "File" , add images---
drive out to the area where you saved your presentation and Select the first image.
First Image will show in time line.

b.Select "Edit Images" in image properties
Select "text and audio" tab
select "Start Recording" to record dialog for first slide
select "Stop"

REPEAT the steps a and b until complete

Step 7 Rendering presentation

a. Select "Generate" enter the proper information on title, author, keyword description

b. Select "Save as" save as a real Slide show project file.

Last Reviewed: 9/15/2006