The non-linear, zoomable “canvas” becomes a linear movie. The viewer becomes a spectator, not a participant.
Assuming the user has exported an MP4 from Prezi, the conversion to FLV is executed via the command-line tool FFmpeg: convert prezi to flash video
ffmpeg -i prezi_export.mp4 -c:v flv -q:v 4 -c:a libmp3lame -q:a 2 -ar 44100 final_prezi.flv Note: -q:v 4 ensures variable bitrate for quality retention during zoom movements. The non-linear, zoomable “canvas” becomes a linear movie
| Prezi Feature | Status in FLV Output | | :--- | :--- | | Zooming navigation (user-controlled) | (becomes a linear camera pan) | | Embedded hyperlinks | Lost | | Clickable objects / pop-ups | Lost | | Overlapping content layers | Preserved (as rendered in the capture) | | Audio narration | Preserved | | Playback speed control | Preserved (via video player) | | Prezi Feature | Status in FLV Output
Converting a Prezi to Flash Video is technically feasible through screen capture or MP4 transcoding, primarily using FFmpeg or video editing software. However, this conversion sacrifices interactivity and zoomable navigation for portability and linear playback. While useful in specific legacy or archival contexts, the decline of Flash suggests that users should prioritize modern video codecs (MP4) for long-term presentation archiving. Organizations still requiring FLV should treat the process as a lossy, last-resort transformation.