Presentations are not just about slides and text anymore. With Canva's "Record your presentation" feature, you can bring your presentations to life by recording yourself as you speak, making your content more personal and engaging. This feature is especially useful for educators, marketers, business professionals, and even social media influencers who want to connect more effectively with their audience. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you utilize this innovative feature.
How to Record Your Presentation in Canva
Step 1: Setup Your Presentation
Access the Feature: On your computer, open your Canva design and click on Present in the editor menu bar. If you don’t see it, click on Share first.
Choose to Record: Select Present and record, then click Next.
Step 2: Prepare to Record
Enter the Studio: Click Go to recording studio. Grant Canva access to your microphone and camera.
Select Devices: If you have multiple devices, choose the camera and mic you want to use.
Step 3: Start Your Recording
Begin Recording: Hit Start recording and deliver your presentation as if you were speaking to a live audience.
End Your Session: Click End recording when you’re done. Wait for your recording to upload.
Step 4: Manage Your Recording
Share Your Presentation: To share, click Copy link to get a link to your recording.
Download Options: You can download your presentation by clicking Download, or delete it by selecting Discard.
Save and Return: Click Save and exit to keep your recording and go back to the editor.
Engaging Ways to Use Recorded Presentations for Social Media
Create Mini-Learning Sessions
Record bite-sized tutorials or learning sessions that you can share on platforms like LinkedIn or Twitter. These are great for positioning yourself as an expert in your field.
Behind-the-Scenes Looks
Give your followers a behind-the-scenes look at how you create your products or services. Record your presentation detailing the process and share it as exclusive content.
Webinar Snippets
Turn sections of your webinars into short clips that highlight key points or exciting announcements. These snippets are perfect for sharing on Instagram Stories or Facebook posts.
Customer Testimonials
Combine customer testimonials with a presentation of your product features. This approach adds credibility and visually demonstrates your product’s impact.
Accessibility Features
Remember, you can also turn on automatic subtitles for your presentations to make them more accessible. Just follow these steps:
Enable Subtitles: Open your presentation link, select (Show subtitles) to turn on automatic closed captions.
Recording your presentation in Canva not only enhances the way you communicate with your audience but also allows you to create dynamic, engaging content suitable for various platforms, including social media. By personalizing your approach and making your content accessible, you can connect more deeply with your viewers and leave a lasting impact.
How will you use it?