PPTmovie

PPTmovie is a software application for Windows that allow you to convert PowerPoint presentations to video. Supported formats are: AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Flash, MP4 and QuickTime compatible formats.

PPTmovie works with all PowerPoint versions from 2000 to 2007 and supports all animation and transition effects available in these PowerPoint versions. The software also allows you to record a voice-over to comment your slides or the audio output from your speakers.

Price: PPTmovie costs $39.95 for a personal license and $69.95 for a business license valid for up to nine computers. A free trial is available.

Site: http://pptexpert.com/

Download: http://pptexpert.com/ppt-to-video/buy/

VeryDOC PowerPoint to Flash Converter

VeryDOC PowerPoint to Flash Converter is a desktop application for Windows that converts your PowerPoint presentations to Flash video.

VeryDOC PowerPoint to Flash Converter supports PowerPoint versions from 2000 to 2007 and supports all animation and transition effects present in these MS PowerPoint versions. The software allows you to either convert all the slides of a presentation into a single SWF file or each individual file into multiple SWF files. Batch conversion is also available.

Price: VeryDOC PowerPoint to Flash Converter costs $49.95 for a one-time license valid for a single computer. Free trial is available.

Site: http://www.verydoc.com/powerpoint-to-flash.html

Download: http://www.verydoc.com/secureorder_verydoc_ppt2flash.htm

JOD Converter

JODConverter is a free plugin for OpenOffice that allows you to convert PowerPoint presentations to multiple formats, including Flash (SWF) files.

You can use JODConverter in multiple ways: as a Java library, embedded in your own Java application; as a command line tool invoked from your own scripts; as a web application where you upload your document, select the desired format and download the converted version; as a web service, invoked from your own application written in any programming language like .NET, PHP, Python, Ruby, etc.

Price: Free.

Site: http://www.artofsolving.com/opensource/jodconverter

Download: http://sourceforge.net/projects/jodconverter/files/

Print2Flash

Print2Flash is either a Windows software and a web service that allows you to convert any printable document (e.g. Word document, Excel spreadsheet, PowerPoint presentation) into a Flash (.SWF) video.

To convert your documents using Print2Flash simply browse a supported document on your hard-disk and submit it to the service. Then open the download link to grab your converted file. If you are using the downloaded version, you can do all the previous steps locally and also have access to further customization options to personalize your converted Flash file. Whatever choice you make, you can then follow these instructions to create your Flash video.

Price: Free.

Site: http://print2flash.com/

Download: http://print2flash.com/download.php

Lecturnity

Lecturnity is a Windows-only software that allows you to record and convert your PowerPoint presentations into Flash videos.

Lecturnity installs as an add-on for PowerPoint 2000-2007 and lets you control the registration of your slides. Instead of creating a continuous video, the software treats each slide as an individual object. You are then allowed to browse through the content of your presentation without going back and forth inside the output video.

While recording, Lecturnity also lets you add live annotation, record your webcam and audio and blend video and audio tracks together to create a perfect mix. Other main features are: trim your video and add interactive hotspots.

When your video is recorded and stored on your Pc, you can export it in several formats (Flash included) which are compatible with major video players, mobile devices and cellphones.

Price: Lecturnity is priced at around $215 for a one-time license valid for a single computer. Free trial available.

Site: http://www.lecturnity.com/

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