How to Hide the Narrator Video in a PowerPoint Recording
Question details
The user wants to record audio narration for a PowerPoint presentation without capturing their webcam video, as deleting the video object from the slide also removes the recorded audio.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Recording slide show narration where only the voice and slide timings are needed, without the narrator's face appearing on the screen.
- Observed behavior
- When attempting to delete the small webcam video from the corner of the slide after recording, the associated audio narration is also deleted.
Make sure your microphone is properly connected and tested. Note that you cannot separate the video from the audio after it has been recorded in PowerPoint; you must configure the camera settings before you start recording.
Turn Off Webcam Capture Before Recording
Disable the camera feature directly in the PowerPoint recording interface so that only your microphone audio and slide timings are captured.
Because PowerPoint links the recorded audio and video into a single media object on the slide, you cannot delete the video without losing the audio. The best approach is to prevent the camera from recording in the first place.
Navigate to the 'Slide Show' tab on the PowerPoint ribbon and click on 'Record Slide Show'.
Look near the lower-right corner of the recording screen to find the microphone and camera icons.
Click the camera icon (the rightmost icon) to turn off the webcam. A diagonal slash will appear over the camera icon to indicate it is disabled.
Click the 'Record' button to start your slide show narration. Your voice will now be recorded without any webcam video.
Easily Record Audio Narration in WPS Presentation
WPS Office offers intuitive and easy-to-use tools to record your slide show with high-quality audio narration, giving you complete and straightforward control over your microphone and webcam settings.
- 1. Open Your Presentation: Launch WPS Office and open your PowerPoint or WPS Presentation file.
- 2. Access the Recording Feature: Go to the 'Slide Show' tab and select 'Record Slide Show' from the menu.
- 3. Adjust Media Settings: In the recording interface, ensure your microphone is enabled and click the camera icon to turn off video capture.
- 4. Start Recording: Click the red 'Record' button to narrate your slides. When finished, save your presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide the video but keep the audio on an existing PowerPoint recording?
No. In PowerPoint, the audio narration and webcam video are embedded as a single media object. If you delete the video from the slide, the audio is deleted along with it. You must re-record the slide with the camera turned off.
How do I clear the narrations to start over?
Go to the 'Slide Show' tab, click the drop-down arrow next to 'Record Slide Show', select 'Clear', and choose either 'Clear Narrations on Current Slide' or 'Clear Narrations on All Slides'.
Why does my webcam turn on automatically when I hit record?
If a webcam is connected and recognized by your system, PowerPoint defaults to having it enabled for recordings. You must manually toggle it off using the camera icon in the bottom-right corner of the recording screen before you begin.
