[Moodle] ppt to flv

[Roland Gesthuizen]

Of course can just upload the ppt video to YouTube then download as an FLV
file. With free software like Miro you can also download it from YouTube as
an MP4 file. Both can be easily done on a windows or mac and either format
works nicely with Moodle.

Regards Roland

2008/12/13 Chris Ellis <ellis.christopher.l at edumail.vic.gov.au>

> Thanks Peter,
>
> I'll check it out. I presume I can use the Flash Video Encoder?
>
> Cheers
>
> Chris
>
>
> On 13/12/2008, at 12:30 PM, <peterfowler at optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>
>
>> Hi Chris,
>> I am new to Moodle but the way I convert ppt to flv is to output the
>> powerpoint file as a mov file from Powerpoint and then use Adobe Media
>> Encoder to convert it to a flv. This is a simple solution and only takes
>> seconds and yes I am a mac user.
>> Adobe Media Encoder allows you to output your file in a range of formats
>> including H264 Blu-ray,Mpeg and Quicktime as well as Flv/F4v.
>> You tube uses flv file format rather than swf.
>> I hope this is of some help.
>> Peter Fowler
>>
>>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>>> From: moodle-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Chris Ellis
>>> Sent: Fri 12/12/2008 08:51
>>> To: The Moodle Users' in Schools Mailing List
>>> Subject: [Moodle] authorStream
>>>
>>> I was looking for a way of converting ppt files to flash for embedding
>>> on Moodle pages, using a mac.
>>>
>>> I found authorStream - the YouTube of PowerPoint. You register for a
>>> free account, upload your ppt and it will be converted into a YouTube
>>> style embed. Copy and paste the embed link into your Moodle page and
>>> voila.
>>>
>>> http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/chrysellis-120862-good-karma-dal
>>> ai-llama-mantra-spiritual-inspirational-ppt-powerpoint/
>>>
>>> Probably not good for a large site, but good for the occasional use.
>>>
>>> Other than that, anyone else here want to share how they convert ppt
>>> file into swf files on their mac?
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Chris Ellis
>>> ICT Coordinator
>>> Lorne-Aireys INlet P-12 College
>>> ellis.christopher.l at edumail.vic.gov.au
>>>
>>>
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> Chris Ellis
> ICT Coordinator
> Lorne-Aireys INlet P-12 College
> ellis.christopher.l at edumail.vic.gov.au
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