Follow These Four Easy Steps for Adding Video Backgrounds to PowerPoint 1.Convert your QuickTime video background video clip(s) to a format supported by PowerPoint: AVI, MPEG and WMV. We recommend WMV.
2. Use Microsoft's Windows Media Encoder or Flip4mac.com WMV Studio to convert your QuickTime file(s) to WMV
3. Create your new WMV video background clip(s) using these specifications:
640 x 480 resolution, 4:3 (Currently this offers the most stable playback. If using 16:9 source material you'll need to convert the 16:9 video to 4:3 letterbox when converting to 640x480).
15 fps (frames per second)
Medium to High Video Quality
Test different settings to get the quality and performance you're looking for. The settings you choose will depend on the speed of your computer.
4. Use a video background player plugin to import and play your WMV video background clips within PowerPoint. There are two leading options to choose from in the marketplace for PowerPoint® video background plugins. Each allows users to import WMV video (and other formats) into PowerPoint® and add text over the video.
MotionKit.com provides fresh and innovative stock footage, video backgrounds and motion graphics for broadcast and film professionals, video editors, powerpoint presenters and digital media users. Offering instant downloads, frequent updates and free clips.
