Prezi’s Camera overlay places your live video on top of your presentation during screen sharing. Use it to stay visible, build connection, and guide attention.
When you use the Camera overlay in Prezi for Desktop app, your video appears on top of your presentation so your audience sees both you and your content. This keeps attention on key points and makes your message easier to follow, especially when you’re sharing your screen on a video call.
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What is the Camera overlay in Prezi for Desktop?
The Camera overlay in Prezi places your live video feed on top of your presentation. This feature helps you:
- Maintain eye contact
- Guide attention to key elements
- Add personality to business, education, or sales presentations
- Improve online teaching and remote training sessions
Prezi uses your device’s built-in or external camera. You decide where the video sits on the screen.
How do I present with the Camera overlay during a video call?
- Find your presentation in the Dashboard and select Present from its thumbnail.
- Enable Camera overlay using the button in the lower-left corner.
- Open your video meeting tool (Zoom, Meet, Teams) and share your screen.
- Position your camera overlay so it doesn’t cover important content.
- Begin presenting. Your audience sees you and your Prezi presentation together.
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How do I turn the Camera overlay on or off?
You can toggle Camera overlay at any moment. To turn Camera overlay on or off:
- Select the Camera overlay button in the lower-left corner.
- Look for the indicator on the button:
- Camera icon: overlay is active.
- Camera with a line: overlay is inactive.
- Red triangle: Prezi needs camera permission or another camera issue requires attention.
Prezi for Desktop app needs permission to use your camera.
Windows
- Go to Start > Settings > Privacy > Camera.
- Choose your preferred setting for Allow apps to access your camera.
- Under Choose which apps can access your camera, be sure that the setting for “Prezi” is turned to On.
Mac
- On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then select Privacy & Security.
- Click Camera.
- Select the checkbox next to "Prezi" to allow access to your camera.
- The first time you click Camera overlay, a pop up will appear asking for permission to access your camera. Click OK to grant access. You can revoke this access at any time.
What if my camera is in use by another app?
If another app is using your camera (Zoom, Teams, Meet, webcam utilities), Prezi may not display your video. Close the other app’s camera first, then turn on Camera overlay.
How do I switch cameras?
- Select the arrow next to the Camera overlay icon.
- Select a camera from the list.
- Select if you want to mirror the camera.
How do I move the Camera overlay on screen?
- While Camera overlay is on, hover over your video feed.
- Click and drag your video to any location.
- Release to place it where you want.
Your audience sees the video exactly where you place it.
FAQs
How does Prezi’s Camera overlay help engagement?
It keeps you visible and helps highlight key content. This is especially useful for business presentations, online classes, and remote workshops.
Does Prezi Camera overlay work with video conferencing tools?
Yes. Share your screen in Zoom, Teams, Meet, or similar tools. Your Prezi presentation and video appear together.
Can I use Camera overlay with AI-generated presentations created in Prezi AI?
Yes. Use Camera overlay to add personal presence to any Prezi AI presentation or template. Learn how to quickly create a presentation with AI in Prezi.
Can I record a video using the Camera overlay?
Yes. You can record videos directly in the Prezi desktop app on Mac using Narration (voice only) or Cameo (you appear on screen). Learn more about it on how to record a video with the Prezi desktop app.
Can I add a cameo on my PPT slides?
Yes. Upload your PowerPoint slides to Prezi, then add a Cameo video on top of your imported deck. Learn how to import your PowerPoint slides to your Prezi presentation.