- Game show, showcase, show biz, comedy show, and slideshow.
That last one doesn't always excite
in the way that it should.
Just look at this.
This isn't a show, it's a lullaby.
Let's fix that and use Canva to make it way more exciting,
like a slideshow should be.
You ready?
All right, it's Showtime.
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Hi, I'm Nathan, an engineer for Canva presentations.
In this video, I'll show you how to create
a captivating slideshow using pre-made templates.
I'll even turn it into a promotional video
that you can add a soundtrack and voiceovers to.
Sound good, okay.
Let me introduce you to Canva's massive library
of templates.
On the homepage, type in slideshow here.
This will deliver you a feast of options.
Hover over thumbnails and preview the different layouts
in each template.
Some are static slides,
while others are full video experiences.
Scroll through and choose one that fits your project.
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Or use some magic.
Here, you can describe what you're looking
for or upload a file, and the AI will help you find it.
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Because everything is customizable,
beginning with a template just makes sense.
It gets you past that blank page syndrome
and helps you start inspired fast.
Okay, the before we go too far,
have you subscribed to Canva's channel?
We upload design tips and tricks every week,
and it's the easiest way to become a Canva expert.
Taught to you by people who are working right here at Canva,
like me.
Now, I want to remind you of this video
where Debbie showed how to create a photo video
all from your phone.
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At the end, she mentioned creating a promotional piece built
from still photography, a slideshow essentially.
We had a bunch of requests in the comments
so I wanted to go into more detail.
First, I think I need a business to create for.
Let's go for an online beauty brand,
the sort of thing you might find on Etsy,
or have as a side gig.
I've chosen this template.
At the moment, it's just static slides.
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But I like how the text is laid out against the images.
Double click the text to enter your own.
Adjust fonts up here.
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This font dropdown has a search feature,
handy for finding what you need.
For this copy, I want it easily read,
so I'll go with sans serif.
I'll hit change all to save time.
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Adjust the color here.
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Likewise for the background.
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Okay, this is feeling pretty good.
Now to upload my images.
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These images I took in my bedroom with my phone.
Using two desk lamps, I shined one on the product.
Don't put it straight on,
you don't want reflections or glare.
And the other light is used to remove or soften the shadow.
You can use a piece of colored card as the background.
Give it a nice curve so there are no harsh lines.
With the images uploaded, I drag and drop them in.
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Canva has millions of free stock photos
I can use in conjunction with my own shots.
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I can use background remover here to really make
the product stand out.
Now I can place elements behind and in front
to really add some depth,
making it feel like the product is really there.
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If I want to, I can even add shadows.
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If you want inspiration about background remover,
check out this video with Tom.
He does some really tricky stuff there.
Well, it looks tricky, but it's actually pretty easy.
Okay, let's assume I finished the rest of the pages.
Here's my slideshow showing my products.
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The last page is dedicated to the logo
and how people can find out more.
I've even got a QR code that will take people
to my Etsy store.
QR codes are simple to make.
Just go to the apps, click here, put in your web address,
and hit generate, and there it is.
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This will take people directly to where they can purchase.
So I'm liking this, but it's pretty static,
let's get some movement in there.
The easiest way is to create a transition between slides.
Just hover here and choose the transition.
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Match and move is good
if you want elements to look like they are moving.
Just make sure elements are duplicated
on the following slides.
Talking about moving,
check out this new feature in the animate menu, custom path.
Choose an element and draw a path for it to take.
Isn't that cool?
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Because we've added in some moving parts,
you'll see a preview button appear here.
The perfect way to see how it's all coming together.
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Looking good, but very quiet.
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Let's add some music.
In the elements tab, search for something appropriate.
Test them out by clicking the play button on the thumbnail.
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No, not this one.
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Yep, this one will work.
Simply drag it over to your timeline, adjusting this button
and dragging the music wave to where you need it.
Audio effects allow you to add in a fade.
And beat sync, now this is cool.
This syncs up the pages,
transitions and elements to the music.
I can't recommend this enough.
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Okay, we've got a cool promo video,
complete with catchy music, sure to engage my audience.
To download, just go here and select mp4.
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Now, you can upload it to social media or YouTube.
If you want to share it with your colleagues,
boss, or investors, one easy way is to hit this button.
This creates a link, people can watch wherever they are
and on whatever device they're using.
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So what do you think?
Are you ready to buy some beauty products from me?
Well, you can't, because it doesn't exist, but it could.
And I hope you can see how easy it is to pull
together a professional promo video in next to no time,
using only still photography, my voice and Canva.
Throw your questions below in the comments,
and we'll be happy to answer them.
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Oh, hey, you're still there?
Hoping to purchase
some of my exclusive one of a kind beauty products?
I already told you that I can't quite help you with that,
but I can help you with more tutorials and inspiration.
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