Can you play a powerpoint presentation on a tv without a computer

[Lisa G.]

I have created a ppt slideshow for a gift and wanted to show it at a party.
Is there any way to copy it to play on a tv through a regular cd/dvd player?

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

Unfortunately, this process is not as smooth as you would like. Check
this out from the PPT FAQ:

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

--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.loyola.edu/education/PowerfulPowerPoint/

 

[Joe Fisher]

You could convert it to a PhotoStory 3. I recently made a slideshow with
PhotoStory3, burned it to DVD, and watched in on a computer. (That's
assuming you have XP, you also need Windows Media player 10) But if you have
these 2 items, PS3 is *way* awesome for making a slide show.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx

 

[Joe Fisher]

I mean "watched it on a TV.." :-/

 

[Lisa G.]

Thanks for the info but I have another question for you. If the ppt is
already done can you convert it directly to PhotoStory or do I have to
recreate the whole project?

 

[Lisa G.]

Thanks for the info, it was very helpful...one question: Can I use Sonic DVD
vs. the software the FAQ site recommended? Will it matter

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

The web site recommends a lot of different pieces of software. I'm not
familiar with Sonic DVD specifically. Perhaps someone else can answer
that for you.
--David

--
David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.loyola.edu/education/PowerfulPowerPoint/

 

[Karl]

Sonic myDVD can burn your videos onto DVDs, so you need a tool to convert
your PowerPoint presentations to videos first.

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Regards,

Karl
PowePoint to DVD-quality video, PowerPoint to web
http://www.presentersoft.com

 

[Joe Fisher]

Darn, I was afraid you'd ask that.
I googled, didn't turn up anything. There *may* be a way that I"m not aware
of, but I'm sorry, I can't find one now.
Joe

 

[master]

Google "PowerPoint to DVD" results:

www.powerpoint-to-dvd.com
www.powerpointbackgrounds.com/powerpoint-to-dvd.htm
www.burnworld.com/software/dvdburning/ dvdcorp/powerpoint-dvd-maker.htm