Saving slideshow to auto run on multiple formats

[Guest]

A co-worker has asked the following:
"Is there any way you can save a PowerPoint file (other than with a "pps"
extension), that will run automatically as a slide show presentation. I am
trying to create a slide show that will run automatically that will work with
most computer types. I will be eventually saving this LARGE file to a DVD
and I want all computers to be able to view the presentation (MAC's and PCs).
Is that even possible?
Another thought that I don't know if it's feasible is to save the PowerPoint
file so you can view it on a regular DVD player (i.e., one hooked up to a
TV). Is that possible?"

Note: There will be video and sound embedded in the file.

My thought was to suggest she save the file on the DVD as a .pps and include
the free PPT viewer. Is there a better way to accomplish her task?

Thanks,
Laurie

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

A co-worker has asked the following:
"Is there any way you can save a PowerPoint file (other than with a "pps"
extension), that will run automatically as a slide show presentation. I am
trying to create a slide show that will run automatically that will work with
most computer types. I will be eventually saving this LARGE file to a DVD
and I want all computers to be able to view the presentation (MAC's and PCs).
Is that even possible?

No, afraid not.

The computer would need to have PowerPoint or the free PowerPoint viewer
installed in order to play the presentation.

Have a look here and on subsequent pages for some ideas:

Distributing in Other Formats
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/index.html#name_Distributing_in_Other_Formats

Another thought that I don't know if it's feasible is to save the PowerPoint
file so you can view it on a regular DVD player (i.e., one hooked up to a
TV). Is that possible?"

It's rather more difficult than it might appear on the surface but it can be
done. Keep in mind that DVD/Television image quality is considerably lower than
what you get on a computer.

Some ideas for converting:

Convert presentations to VHS or DVD video
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00156.htm

Note: There will be video and sound embedded in the file.

My thought was to suggest she save the file on the DVD as a .pps and include
the free PPT viewer. Is there a better way to accomplish her task?

The viewer won't work on a DVD player ... it needs a computer.

 

[Ada]

To convert PowerPoint presenation into DVD, this would be something for

you

http://www.ppt-to-dvd.com

 

[Guest]

Thanks Ada, I passed along the link.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your help, Steve!

No, afraid not.

The computer would need to have PowerPoint or the free PowerPoint viewer
installed in order to play the presentation.

Have a look here and on subsequent pages for some ideas:

Distributing in Other Formats
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/index.html#name_Distributing_in_Other_Formats


It's rather more difficult than it might appear on the surface but it can be
done. Keep in mind that DVD/Television image quality is considerably lower than
what you get on a computer.

Some ideas for converting:

Convert presentations to VHS or DVD video
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00156.htm


The viewer won't work on a DVD player ... it needs a computer.


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Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
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