Getting Started with Presto in Vegas Pro

Presto uses your videos of the presenter and projection screen, along with the original presentation slides, to automatically create an engaging presentation video that combines crisp slide images with a closely tracked inset of your presenter. For a quick introduction to Presto, watch our 4 minute video, Using Presto with Vegas Pro, on our website.

 

 

Overview of workflow

This section provides a quick overview of Presto for the Vegas Pro workflow. Download the sample Vegas Pro project to experiment with Presto right away.

  1. Record a video of your presenter with one camera and a video of the projection screen with another camera, preferably with presenter audio on both camera, so you can use our PluralEyes software to synchronize them. See How to Record an Event.

  2. Convert your PowerPoint or Keynote presentation into image files. See How to Convert a PPT or Keynote File.

  3. Start Vegas Pro and create a new project.

  4. Start Presto from the Vegas Pro menu item Views > Extensions > Presto, or add Presto to the toolbar.

  5. The Presto wizard will take you through the steps of adding your source media, processing it, fine-tuning the appearance of the presentation, and rendering your presentation video.

 

 

Adding Presto to the Vegas Pro toolbar

For quick access to Presto, add the Presto button to your Vegas Pro toolbar via the menu item Options > Customize Toolbar.