MediaSpace: Adding Powerpoint Slides to Videos

This guide provides an overview of how to add and manage slides in MediaSpace to enhance video presentations and improve viewer engagement. It covers creating, uploading, arranging, and deleting slides, along with best practices for seamless and professional results.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Powerpoint Slides to Videos

Adding slides to your videos in MediaSpace enhances viewer engagement and improves the overall presentation quality. Follow these detailed steps to create, upload, arrange, and manage slides effectively.

Access MediaSpace

1. Log in to MediaSpace:
   • Open your web browser and log into my.mines.edu with your Mines credentials.
   • Navigate to the MediaSpace tile within my.mines.edu or use the url, mediaspace.mines.edu.
     

Navigate to My Media

2. Go to My Media:
   • Click on My Media from your Profile Image to access your My Media library.
     
3. Select a Video to Edit:
   • Find the video you want to add chapters to and click on its title to open it.

Edit Video

4. Access the Actions Menu:
   • Below the video player, click on the Actions drop-down menu.
5. Launch Editor:
   • From the Actions menu, select Edit.
     

Create Slides

1. Timeline:
   • Click on the Timeline tab.
     
2. Play the Video:
   • Use the video player to play the video and navigate to the point where you want to add a chapter.

3. Position the Cue Point:

   • Move the playhead to the exact point in the timeline where you want to add slides.
     

4. Choose Upload Option:

• Click the arrow below the slides icon.
  
• Select Upload Full Deck to upload a series of slides (supported formats: PPT, PPTX, PDF).
  
• Select Upload Single Slide to upload one slide (image file types only).
  
• Note: If "Upload Full Deck" is unavailable, contact your Kaltura administrator to enable it. For more details, refer to the Chapters module.

Upload Full Deck

1. Initiate Upload:

   • Click the upload icon. The Deck upload window will display.
     

2. Choose File:

• Select the resolution (default is Normal).
• Drag and drop the desired file or click +Choose a file to upload.

1. Process File:

• Return to the timeline while the file processes by clicking Back to Timeline.
• Once processing is complete, the slides will be evenly distributed across the timeline. You can rearrange them manually.

Arrange Your Slide Deck

1. Reposition Slides:

   • Click and drag slides to the desired positions in the timeline.
     

2. Edit Slide Information:

• In the slide information section, enter a name, description, and optional tags.
  
• Click Save.
• Repeat for each slide as needed.

3. Preview Changes:

   • Click View in Player to see the changes.

4. Save Configuration:

• Once satisfied, click Save. The slide will now appear in the player.

Upload Single Slide

1. Initiate Upload:

   • Click the upload icon. The upload window will display.
     

2. Choose File:

• Select and upload an image file.
• Click Save.

1. Edit Slide Information:

• In the slide information section, enter a name, description, and optional tags.
  
• Click Save.

3. Preview Changes:

   • Click View in Player to see the changes.

4. Save Configuration:

• Once satisfied, click Save. The slide will now appear in the player.

Delete Slides

1. Select Slide:

   • Click on the slide you want to delete.
     

2. Confirm Deletion:

• Click Delete Slide.
• A confirmation message will appear: "Are you sure you want to delete this slide?"
• Click Delete to confirm.

Best Practices for Slide Management

1. Plan Ahead:

   • Identify key moments in the video for adding slides to ensure a coherent flow.

2. Use Descriptive Titles:

   • Provide clear and concise titles for each slide to improve navigation.

3. Ensure Consistency:

   • Maintain uniform formatting and naming conventions.

4. Test the Presentation:

   • Preview the slides in the player to verify smooth transitions and accuracy.

By following this guide, you can effectively incorporate slides into your MediaSpace videos, enhancing viewer engagement and content accessibility