Do video backgrounds work in Microsoft Powerpoint?
Basically, no. Powerpoint will play certain types of video files, and even has the ability to loop them. However, the program does not allow you to overlay text onto moving video. The closest you can get when using Powerpoint is to split the screen – for example, using the top two-thirds of the screen for video and the bottom third with text on a black bar. What software packages allow you to make use of video backgrounds? There are a number of church-related software packages on the market that allow you to use video backgrounds. Among the more popular are: MediaShout, EasyWorship, Song Show Plus, Presentation Manager, SongBase, and Prologue Sunday Plus. Most of these programs are similarly priced and have trial versions available. What computer specifications do I need to be able to use video backgrounds? The computer specs you need are dependent upon the presentation software that you use. Generally speaking, you will need: a hard drive (7200rpm) with plenty of storage capacity, a p
