Prezi works best in Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. It does not play well with Internet Explorer. If you are experiencing problems, double check which browser you are using.
You can use zamzar.com to convert files to useable formats.
Files that will work without problems, or rather should work without problems are;
Video - AVI or WMV
Music/Audio - WAV, WMA or WMV
Stills/Pictures - Bitmap
Files that often cause problems are;
Video - Mpeg, MOV, Mjpeg and divx-avi
Music/Audio - MP3
Stills/Pictures - Jpeg
Editing video is not a quick process. It can require a lot of time and planning, and it will probably require more than one sitting to complete. Be sure to leave yourself as much time as possible for the task, and don't wait until the last minute. (don't say we didn't warn you!)
Websites with examples, raw material and ideas:
Creative Commons | Internet Video Archive | Cuts - Rifftrax |
Recutting Room Floor | Total Recut | Political Remix |
Trailers from Apple | Movie Database | |
Fandango |