Create a Basic Animated Video in PowerPoint

To make a basic animated video in PowerPoint, you can follow a series of straightforward steps.

Step-by-Step Guide

Open PowerPoint

1. Launch PowerPoint on your computer.

Set Up Slide Transitions

2. Navigate to the “Getting Started” section and click on “Slide Transition.”

Configure Transition Settings

3. Set the “On Mouse Click” option to unchecked.

Adjust Automatic Timing

4. Select “Automatically after” and set a duration of 0 or 0.5 seconds.

Prepare Your Animation Frames

5. Create the various stages of your animation using a graphics editor or by scanning drawn images.

Import the First Frame

6. Upload your first frame onto Slide 1 in PowerPoint.

Duplicate and Modify Slides

7. Duplicate the slide, moving the frame slightly or importing the next frame if you’ve drawn multiple stages.

Continue the Animation Process

8. Repeat the process for each frame or small movement.

Play Your Animated Video

9. Once you’ve completed your frames, play the slideshow. The automatic transitions and brief transition time will create a basic animated movie.

Tips for Better Animation

• The more frames you incorporate and the smaller the movements between each frame, the smoother the final motion will appear in your project.
• This method results in a very basic animated “film.” For enhanced options and finer control over frames per second and other variables, consider investing in professional video software.