Prezi Video: Present Without Disappearing
In software and game development teams, we rely on live communication to align ideas, pitch features, explain roadmaps, or walk stakeholders through progress. But let’s be honest—most screen shares and slide decks are a snooze-fest. You disappear into a tiny box while the audience stares at slides, hoping to follow the thread. The energy drops. The message gets lost.
Prezi Video flips that model. It keeps you on screen with your visuals, side by side, integrated into the same frame. Think of it like standing next to your content—like a weather presenter—but in Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or even recorded videos.
It’s a deceptively simple idea with major upside: your message becomes more personal, more engaging, and more memorable.
Tool Link: https://prezi.com/video
Where Prezi Video Comes From
Prezi has been around since 2009, known for its zooming presentations that broke out of the traditional slide format. Prezi Video came later—as a response to a new need: presenting virtually without sacrificing connection.
It launched during the remote work boom, when more teams than ever were meeting online and struggling to hold attention in digital rooms. Prezi Video addressed the core problem: “How do I present content and stay present?”
Today, it’s used by professionals across product, marketing, education, and leadership—including plenty of software and game dev teams looking for an edge in virtual storytelling.
What Prezi Video Is For
Prezi Video lets you record or stream yourself presenting alongside your content, with no need to share your screen or disappear into a thumbnail. You stay in the foreground, while key visuals appear next to you or behind you—controlled live or pre-sequenced.
This makes it ideal for:
- Remote sprint reviews and product demos
- Investor or stakeholder presentations
- Developer updates or roadmap walk-throughs
- Design or UX rationale explanations
- Asynchronous updates with presence and polish
- Training or onboarding videos with a human touch
If your goal is to inform and engage—especially in a virtual or hybrid environment—Prezi Video keeps the message (and the messenger) front and center.
Why Prezi Video Works for Dev Leaders
If you lead a dev or game team, you probably spend a lot of time communicating: aligning teams, sharing updates, reviewing features, advocating for resources. And more of that is happening over Zoom, Slack, and Teams than ever before.
But in virtual spaces, attention is fragile. The moment your face disappears behind a screen share, the dynamic shifts. You’re no longer leading the conversation—you’re narrating slides.
Prezi Video changes that. It lets you:
- Stay visually present, even while presenting detailed content
- Maintain a sense of connection and authority
- Deliver insights in a format that’s easy to follow and hard to ignore
- Build trust and rapport—even in async environments
That’s not just nicer—it’s more effective. And it’s a strategic advantage when you need to get buy-in fast or explain something complex with nuance and clarity.
How Prezi Video Works
- Choose or Build Your Content
Start with a Prezi template or import from PowerPoint, Google Slides, or PDF. You can also build directly in Prezi’s editor, adding text, images, icons, and data visuals. - Launch the Prezi Video Interface
Record directly in the desktop app, or connect it to your video conferencing tool (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, etc.). Prezi shows up as a camera source. - Present Side-by-Side
You’re now on screen with your content. You can control the timing, animate elements, and keep eye contact—all while guiding your audience through key points. - Share, Record, or Go Live
Use it for live meetings, webinars, or recorded updates. Export videos or share links directly via email, Slack, or Notion.
High-Impact Use Cases for Game and Software Teams
- Asynchronous Product Updates
Record a 5-minute video update on feature status, user feedback, and metrics. Stay on screen as visuals change beside you. The team gets the message with context and energy—on their own schedule.
- Stakeholder Briefings
Instead of sending a static deck, record a walkthrough where you present the roadmap, KPIs, or key risks directly. Execs feel like they’re in the room with you—and they actually absorb your point.
- Design Demos
UX designers can present a Figma journey, explain decisions, and point to examples while staying visible. It brings personality to process—and helps non-design stakeholders follow the thinking.
- Pitching New Initiatives
When you need to build momentum for a new system, feature, or improvement—Prezi Video lets you tell a tight story with visuals and presence, even if the decision-makers aren’t in the same room.
Where to Learn More
- Prezi Video homepage: https://prezi.com/video
- Pricing & plans: https://prezi.com/pricing/
Tips for Using Prezi Video Effectively
Lead with a headline.
Start each scene or section with a bold, simple message. Then explain. Think “Retention Dropped 12% Post-Update” vs. “Metrics Overview.”
Keep visuals tight.
Use minimal text, clear graphics, and direct labels. You’re the voice—let the visuals support, not overwhelm.
Use camera positioning wisely.
You can shift where you appear on screen—next to content, in the corner, or full screen. Use that flex to match your message’s tone and focus.
Practice pacing.
You control the rhythm. Don’t rush. Let your visuals appear in sync with your voice, and pause to let key points land.
Reuse and repurpose.
Your video can live beyond the meeting. Drop it in Notion, Slack, Jira tickets, or training hubs. One good Prezi Video = weeks of communication lift.
When to Use Prezi Video (vs. Loom or Slides)
- Use Loom when the message is informal, quick, or mostly screen-based.
- Use Google Slides or PowerPoint when presenting in-person or asynchronously with lots of data.
- Use Prezi Video when you want to elevate the delivery, stay present, and make it feel live—even when it’s not.
It’s especially powerful in leadership moments: kicking off a quarter, presenting goals, selling a roadmap, or giving context to tough decisions.
Final Thought: Presence Drives Action
Data is everywhere. Insights are plentiful. But people don’t just respond to logic—they respond to leaders who show up with clarity, energy, and purpose.
Prezi Video helps you do that. It lets you lead the room, even when it’s virtual. It turns “just another update” into a message that sticks. And it helps your team not just hear what’s going on—but care.
If you’re building momentum in your org—and want your story to carry further, land deeper, and move faster—Prezi Video is a powerful way to stay present while you present.
