Documentation

Introduction

In today's fast-paced world, capturing and retaining attention is paramount. Whether you're an educator, a business professional, or a student, the ability to communicate effectively through dynamic visuals is a game-changer. That's where video presentations come in.

Example of a professional video presentation

What Is Slideator?

Slideator is a pioneering academic platform developed to empower educators, students, and professionals to effortlessly create, host, manage, and share video presentations directly from their browsers on any computer or mobile device.

Slideator's intuitive video recorder interface

Why Choose Slideator?

Slideator distinguishes itself from other video presentation recording tools through a unique combination of features, ease of use, and integration capabilities.

Maximizing Your Presentation Impact

Beyond simply recording slides and video, Slideator offers a suite of advanced tools designed to elevate your video presentations and maximize audience engagement.

Prepare Your Slides

Slideator empowers you to create engaging video presentations from your existing files (PPTX, PDF, Google Slides, etc.). While Slideator creates video presentations, it doesn't create presentation files or slides.

AI Assistant

Creating impactful video presentations involves more than just assembling slides; it requires a compelling narrative and engaging delivery.

Using AI Tools Inside the Video Page

Slideator’s AI tools are designed to support you while you are creating your video, not before and not after. These tools help you think, explain, refine, and adapt your content directly within the video creation workflow.

AI Video Script

The AI Video Script tool helps you generate a complete narration for each slide based on your slide content, topic, and target audience. It is ideal when you want a clear, well-structured explanation without writing the script manually.

• Generate a full script for all slides
• Edit and customize before recording
• Use it with your own voice or AI narration

Discuss This Slide

This tool helps you explore and explain a single slide in depth. It is especially useful for complex diagrams, charts, or theoretical content that needs clarification.

• Generate talking points for the current slide
• Clarify concepts for students
• Improve explanation flow while recording

Ask a Question

The Ask a Question tool allows you to interact with your slide content as if you were a learner. It helps anticipate student questions and improve instructional clarity.

• Generate common learner questions
• Prepare clear answers in advance
• Enhance engagement and comprehension

Rewrite or Simplify Content

Use this tool to adapt your content for different levels and audiences. You can simplify language, shorten explanations, or rewrite content in a more friendly or academic tone.

• Simplify content for younger learners
• Rewrite for non-native speakers
• Adjust tone without changing meaning

Adjust Tone and Audience

Slideator allows you to tailor AI-generated content to match your audience and presentation style. This ensures your video feels natural and appropriate for its context.

• Academic or professional tone
• Friendly or conversational style
• Audience-specific explanations

YouTube Compliance Review

Overview

To ensure that all videos published on the official Slideator YouTube channel comply with YouTube policies and international content standards, Slideator applies a YouTube Compliance Review process before publishing selected user videos. This review is part of Slideator's commitment to quality, legality, and user safety, as outlined in our Terms of Use.

Why YouTube Compliance Matters

YouTube enforces strict rules regarding copyright, privacy, child safety, and content originality. To protect creators, viewers, and the Slideator platform itself, every video considered for publication on the Slideator YouTube channel must pass a quality and compliance check.

This process helps to:

• Prevent copyright claims or channel strikes
• Protect personal and sensitive information
• Ensure content is appropriate for a wide audience
• Maintain a high professional standard for Slideator content

Compliance Review Criteria

Before publishing a video to the Slideator YouTube channel, the Slideator Quality Team reviews the content based on the following criteria:

1. Licensed or Permission-Free Media

• The video uses only licensed, royalty-free, or permission-free music.
• Visual elements (images, icons, videos) are either:
  • Original
  • AI-generated
  • Properly licensed for commercial use

Videos containing copyrighted music or visuals without permission will not be published.

2. Independently Created Content

• The video is created using Slideator tools and not copied or downloaded from YouTube or other video platforms.
• Re-uploaded, scraped, or reused videos from external platforms are not eligible.

3. Privacy and Personal Information

• The video does not expose personal, private, or sensitive information, including:
  • Phone numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Home addresses
  • Personal identification details
• Any people shown or mentioned must have appropriate consent.

4. Suitable for a General Audience

• Content must be appropriate for a general audience, including children.
• No:
  • Adult or explicit material
  • Violence or harmful behavior
  • Hate speech or offensive language

This ensures compliance with YouTube's family-friendly and advertiser-safe guidelines.

5. Original or Transformative Content

• The video must be original or clearly transformative, meaning:
  • It adds educational, explanatory, or creative value
  • It is not a simple copy of existing material
• AI-assisted videos are acceptable as long as the final result is unique and meaningful.

How Slideator Uses This Review

• The compliance review is conducted internally by the Slideator Quality Team.
• Only videos selected for publication on the official Slideator YouTube channel go through this process.
• Passing the review does not affect:
  • Your ability to download your video
  • Your ability to share it on your own channels
• Videos that do not meet the criteria may still remain available on Slideator but will not be published on YouTube.

Important Notes

• Compliance review is not automatic approval for YouTube monetization.
• Slideator reserves the right to approve, request changes, or decline publication.
• Final publishing decisions follow the rules stated in the Slideator Terms of Use.

Need Help?

If you have questions about content compliance or how to prepare your videos for YouTube publication, please contact the Slideator support team or review the Effective Presentations and AI Assistant sections in this documentation.

Record and Share Your Video Presentation

Slideator Video Presentation Recorder is a powerful tool designed to facilitate the recording and sharing of video presentations and tutorials.

Import Your Slides

Easily bring your existing presentations into Slideator by uploading files directly from your local device, Google Drive, or OneDrive.

Configure Settings

Configure your media resources. Choose your audio device, test your microphone level, and adjust video settings before recording.

Select Video Resolution

Select the video output resolution based on your computer's performance and your audience's needs.

Start Recording

Click the Start button when you're ready to begin recording. Navigate through your slides seamlessly during presentation.

Generate AI Auto Narration

Enhance your presentation with AI-powered narration. Customize message length, tone, audience, and language.

Annotate Slides

Use annotation tools to highlight key points. Choose from marker colors and pointer styles.

Use a Variety of Media

Slideator includes a powerful Board feature, transforming your presentation into an interactive workspace.

Select Camera Layout

Choose from a variety of camera layouts that best suit your presentation style.

Stop, Edit & Save

Once completed, click Stop to finalize your session. Preview and edit your recording as needed.

Delete & Re-record

If unsatisfied, click Delete to remove the video and begin a new session.

Save & Publish

Choose to save locally or publish to Slideator for instant sharing.

Creating Effective Video Presentations

When presenting online, maintaining your audience's attention presents unique challenges.

Keep Slides Simple

Your slides should support your message, not overshadow it. Avoid excessive text and complex visuals.

Use High-Quality Graphics

Always use sharp, high-resolution images. Avoid stretching low-quality images or generic clip art.

Choose Readable Fonts

Pick clear, professional fonts and use consistent typography throughout.

Record High-Quality Audio

Audio quality is just as important as visuals. Use a good external microphone.

Engage Your Audience

Include yourself in the video when possible. Seeing the presenter makes the experience more personal.

Get the Right Camera Angle

Position your camera at eye level or slightly higher for the most flattering and professional look.

Practical Use Cases

Slideator supports a wide range of educational and professional scenarios. Below are common ways educators and presenters use Slideator effectively.

• Flipped Classroom: Record lectures for students to watch before class.
• Lecture Capture: Turn traditional slides into narrated video lessons.
• Microlearning: Create short, focused videos explaining one concept.
• Exam Review: Explain solutions and key concepts step by step.
• Professional Training: Create onboarding and instructional videos.

Tips & Troubleshooting

• Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge for best performance.
• Test your microphone before recording.
• Close unused tabs to improve performance.
• If AI narration fails, refresh the page and try again.
• Ensure browser permissions for camera and microphone are enabled.

Privacy Notice

Videos recorded using the Slideator Video Recorder are generated within your browser and remain accessible only within the same browser session.