I removed it (a trigger can be used to start an animation by clicking on the object). Even though I did not choose Start/On click, a Trigger item appears in the animation pane.I also checked Loop until stopped in the Playback ribbon.This assures that the video will start as the slide appears. This places the video as an event in the Animation Pane, where I set Start to After Previous. I set Start/Automatically under Video Tools/Playback.I simply Inserted the video it happened to be proportioned properly for my 16×9 (widescreen) slide layout.Here’s a title page using the video as a background (this runs for 15 seconds): Note that the motion is largely confined to the edges of the frame allowing for text or other material to appear in the central space. This is a 10 second video, designed as a loop – that is, it is intended to be seamlessly repeated. Here’s an example of a (free) abstract video featuring a “ bokeh” effect: If you search the web for “motion backgrounds” you will find hundreds of sources, many of which are “free.” (Some sites require a paid subscription to download “free” videos.) You will also find that the cost of purchasing videos is not prohibitive, at least for corporate budgets.Ībstract or “nature” videos are useful for motion backgrounds. You will have to deal with these considerations whether you use animations or video. If you are creating a video using PowerPoint, you will want the motion to continue for a particular interval. In these cases, you will want the background motion to continue until you move to the next slide. In a live presentation, the length of time that a slide will appear can’t be predetermined. This post will explore the use of video and PowerPoint animation to create motion “backgrounds.” Transitions can also simulate motion I have used video versions of transitions as animations – see this post. There are two main sources of motion in PowerPoint: animation and inserted videos. You decide based on your audience and situation. For example, they are probably not acceptable for a staid business meeting, partly because they are distracting, but also because they are “non-standard.” On the other hand, they may be useful for training and certainly for promotional videos. (See my brilliant essay on “animation for a reason” for more on this.) So, these techniques may not be appropriate for all situations. WARNING: Motion can be exciting and attention grabbing it can also be distracting. This post is more about using motion as a design element in slides, Layouts and Themes. In this blog, I’ve used motion (animations and sometimes video) to create visual metaphors, demonstrate processes and enhance my story.
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