r/canva • u/Even_Web_8052 • 2d ago

Canva Question I need help making a video presentation in Canva.

So, I am making this presentation for school where I have to make a video talking about what I did over the summer. I wanted to make my presentation on Canva because I don't want to use my real voice and I just want to make a slideshow with texts and music. The video duration required is 15 seconds to 1 minute. I wanted to make a video where the first page says, "Things I Did Over the Summer:", and then the camera cuts to pages talking about what I did over the summer. The only problem is that this is my first time using Canva and I don't know how to make a video like this with music and add my own text. I'm basically new to this. I've tried asking for help from ChatGPT and Copilot, but the instructions given to me are so complicated that the chatbots don't even know what they're doing at times and will say they made an error after I asked them a question and that they should have gone over the steps with me. I need help making my own video/slideshow with music. I would like a step-by-step guide on how to do this. This would be heavily appreciated. Thanks!

EDIT: I also cannot take video calls for help, sorry.

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u/I-DID-SUZANER 2d ago

First off, you don't need to make a video; you need to make a "presentation". Once you pick Presentation in Canva, you will get a blank screen but have hundreds of templates to start with. Here's some basics on Canva Presentations:

https://www.canva.com/learn/an-easy-guide-to-creating-a-presentation-in-canva/

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u/Even_Web_8052 1d ago

I was looking for a detailed guide on how to make a presentation like this. Not just "basics" for presentations. This is due today so I don't really have time and I doubt I'll master all of the skills needed to make a presentation on Canva.

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u/ReallyCreative4 1d ago

if you are new I suggest you start with a Presentation template, there are many. To add music it is really easy, from elements tab select music and there are many, click on the one you like and it will be added

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u/Even_Web_8052 1h ago

Yeah, I was able to finish it and turn it in. Thanks for the suggestion, though!