How to Take Video of Yourself on Mac

Are you looking for a way to record yourself on your Mac while presenting a PowerPoint slideshow? Recording yourself can be a great way to enhance your lectures and make them more engaging. In this article, we'll show you how to take video of yourself on your Mac.

To start, open the Zoom app and click on 'New Meeting' (orange icon) to create a new meeting. Make sure your microphone and camera are turned on before proceeding.

Next, open PowerPoint and launch your slideshow. Choose your open PowerPoint file from the options available in the bottom toolbar. Click on the 'Share Screen' button to start recording your screen.

You can choose between recording a portion of your screen or the entire screen. Once you've made your selection, click on the Record button to start recording.

To record yourself while presenting, follow these steps:

1. Open QuickTime: You can find QuickTime in your Applications folder.

2. Go to File > New Screen Recording and then click the Record button.

3. Launch your PowerPoint slideshow and advance your slides with the right arrow key or return to a previous slide with the left arrow key.

4. Trim the beginning and ending of your video (if needed) using QuickTime or another video editing tool.

5. Upload your video to Ensemble, Reed's media server.

Note that the files are stored in Documents/Zoom, then in a folder labeled by the date of your recording. When the conversion is complete, the recording will be saved on your hard drive.

By following these steps, you'll be able to record yourself while presenting a PowerPoint slideshow on your Mac. Whether you're teaching an online course or leading a virtual meeting, this feature can help make your presentations more engaging and effective.

How to take video of yourself on mac