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Setting a video as background

Hi - just wondering if it's possible to use a video recording as the background (continuous play) for a presentation. This sounds like something that can be done but is beyond my knowledge. My manager has given me the DVD to use and asked me to make it the background for this presentation, fading when text appears on the screen. Please advise! :)

RE: setting a video as background

Hi Molly


Thank you for your question regarding setting up a video as a background.

Unfortunately within the confines of PowerPoints capabilities you wouldn't be able to play a video as a background, especially with the added factor of having it disappear when text appears.

That's not to say it can't be done with extra software installed (which comes at a cost.) The 123PPT video background player will allow you to to play full screen full motion videos in a PowerPoint presentation behind slide content.

If you paste the link below into your web browser, this website will give you all the information you need to run a video as your background

http://www.123ppt.com/video-backgrounds-studio/


I hope this resolves your question. If it has, please mark this question as resolved.


If you require further assistance, please reply to this post.


Have a great day.

Regards,


Nafeesa

Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer

Wed 14 Jul 2010: Automatically marked as resolved.

 

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