The primary feature of the Breeze menu in powerpoint is the ability
to add audio commentary to the presentation. This can be accomplished
using the Record Audio option in the Breeze menu. In addition to using
a microphone to add audio, you may also import audio using .wav files
and the Breeze menu import feature.
To add audio your computer will need a microphone attached to record
your voice. The best choice is the headset type with an attached boom
mike. They can be purchased at most computer stores for around $20.
Click on the Record Audio option found in the Breeze Menu located in the Microsoft Powerpoint menu bar.
The
first requirement is to set the microphone recording level. This level
is set by speaking into the microphone while reading the text shown in
bold out loud. It is important that you speak using the same volume as
you will use in creating the narration. The Red Box with the text
"checking recording level" will turn green and display the message
"Input Level OK" when the levels are acceptable. If the computer is
unable to set the levels properly a dialog box will pop up telling you
that the levels could not be set. Check all connections and the
computer volume settings in the control panel then click OK to clear
the dialog box and repeat the procedure. Click OK to continue.(See
figure below)
To
begin recording the audio for the slide, click on the record button and
speak into your microphone. Beneath the playback controls are 2 check
boxes. Selecting the "Record/Play this slide only" button will cause
the recording to stop between each slide. If you have added slide notes for
narration, clicking on the checkbox labeled "View script" and then
clicking the import button will display the notes as shown below. You
can also enter the script directly by clicking in the text box.
Clicking the export button will then place the narration into the slide
notes section in Powerpoint.
When
you have completed the narration for each slide, click OK. You must now
save the powerpoint presentation by clicking on the save button in
Powerpoint. Failure to save will cause you to lose your narration.
