We love Google Slides because it’s free. But voice-overs are not built into the app. Here’s our step-by-step guide for adding voice-over to Google Slides. Show
1. Develop your script and slidesWrite your script. Then create slides to go with your script. Be sure to mark the copy you want to appear on each slide because Google Slides requires a separate audio file for each slide. 2. Record your script for each slideTo record your audio, you can use Voice Recorder on a PC or Voice Memos on a Mac. We also recommend Online Voice Recorder. When you’re done, click stop. You’ll be taken to an editing screen. Trim the audio to delete any dead air. Then click the Save button. Create a recording for each slide. The saved files will be in your download folder, numbered sequentially. 3. Upload audio files to Google SlidesFirst, create a new folder for your audio clips in Google Drive.
Upload the audio files you just created to this Google folder. 4. Add audio clips to your Google Slides presentationIn Google Slides, open the slide that you want to add audio. Click Insert > Audio. Select the audio file that goes with that slide. When you insert the audio clip, two things will happen:
For online courses, choose to have the clip start automatically. This allows your students to click through the presentation without having to click the audio icon manually. Repeat these steps for every slide. Test your presentation in Present mode to make sure everything is working properly. How to add voice-over to PowerPoint (online version)PowerPoint’s free, online version works much like Google Slides. 1. Record your scriptRecord your script as individual audio slides, just as you would for Google Slides. 2. Insert your audio clips on each slideIn PowerPoint, select Insert > Audio to insert your audio files. 3. Format the audioSelect Start, then choose Automatically to make the presentation start the audio as soon as your student advances to the next slide. Move the speaker icon wherever you’d like it to appear. 4. Share your presentationChoose File > Share > Share with People to get a link. Paste the link in your Kajabi course and you’re done. How to add voice-over to PowerPoint (full version)The paid version of PowerPoint makes it even easier to add voice-overs to your slides. You can record your presentation directly within the app, then export the file as an mp4.
Type your script directly into the notes section of your presentation. When you record your audio, the script will appear at the top of the screen, serving as a teleprompter.
When you’re ready to record, click Slide Show > Record Slide Show. The recording screen will open, and you’ll see several key menu areas. In the bottom, right corner you can hide the camera preview and toggle your microphone and camera on or off. When you click Record, go through the entire presentation, just as you would if you were teaching live. When you’re ready to move to the next slide, click the arrow to advance and continue presenting.
Once you’re back inside the edit screen, you can preview the recording for each slide. Hover over your camera image, and a mini-player will appear. Click on the Play button to preview that slide’s recording. When you’re satisfied with your presentation, select File > Export > Create a Video. Choose your output quality and the destination for your file. Then you’re set. This presentation is an mp4 file. You can import it to your Kajabi course as you would any other video. How to add voice-over with third-party appsScreen CaptureScreen capture apps like Loom allow you to capture whatever is playing on your screen and share that link as you would with Google Slides. Loom has several presentation features you might like. The paid version is available for as low as $8/month. The free version is limited to five-minute recordings. Video Editing SoftwareThe advantage of a video editor is that you can do more than just capture your slides. You can add video clips, images, and audio files from a variety of sources. Filmora and Camtasia are good options for this. Record your script directly into the editor. Drag each slide image into the timeline to match the narration. Since your audio is not tied to any particular slide, it can flow seamlessly under your entire presentation. You can also edit mistakes in the audio and rearrange the slides if needed. Back to youKajabi makes it easy to add learning assets to your course. Knowing how to create Google Slides or PowerPoint presentations means your students will receive the best content possible. And with voice-overs, you’ll be able to keep them engaged through the entire course. How do you add a voice recording to Google Slides?Open the Google Slide you want the audio in. Select "insert" and then "audio." All of the audio files in your Google Drive will pop up. Click the audio you want to add and click "select." The audio will add to the slide, you can drag and enlarge the audio button.
How do you add a voice memo to a slideshow?Now, open Google Slides on your Android device and make your way to the “Insert” tab on the menu bar. Select “Audio” and search for the audio file that you saved on your Google Drive. Next, click on “Select,” and you will see that the audio file has been added to your Google Slides presentation.
Why can't I insert an audio file into Google Slides?In google slides you cannot insert video and audio files like you can in power point, you can only 'link' to them. Use google drive to upload and store your sound and video files and make links to them from your presentation: 1.
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