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PowerPoint - Animate pictures and shapes Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to animate pictures and shapes using Microsoft 365. The video covers the process of selecting objects, adding animations, and choosing effect options.
It demonstrates how to use entrance animations for pictures and emphasis animations for shapes.
The Animation pane is introduced as a tool for managing animations and their order.
The video also explains how to adjust the timing of animations and synchronize them with mouse clicks.
By following these steps, you will be able to create engaging and visually appealing presentations.
This knowledge will help you enhance your slides and captivate your audience.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to teach viewers how to animate objects in a presentation effectively, focusing on entrance and emphasis animations, as well as managing the animation order and timing for a cohesive visual experience.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Animation in Presentations
Animating objects in a presentation enhances engagement and visual appeal. This section introduces the basic process of selecting an object, adding an animation, and choosing effect options.
Using Entrance Animations
To introduce each person on a slide, we can use entrance animations. Start by selecting the first picture and applying an entrance animation. This method effectively brings in each image, creating a dynamic introduction.
Applying Emphasis Animations
For shapes behind each picture, emphasis animations are appropriate since these shapes will already be visible on the slide. A subtle effect, such as changing the fill color to orange, can enhance the design without overwhelming the viewer.
Copying Animations Efficiently
To replicate animations across multiple objects, use the Animation Painter tool. Select the first picture, double-click the Animation Painter, and then click on the other pictures to copy the animation settings. This streamlines the animation process.
Utilizing the Animation Pane
The Animation Pane is a crucial tool for managing animations. It displays all animations in the order they occur and serves as a timeline for each animation's duration. Clicking on an object reveals its associated animation, allowing for easy adjustments.
Ordering and Timing Animations
To ensure animations play in the desired sequence, drag animations in the Animation Pane to reorder them. Set the first picture to animate with the first shape, the second picture with the second shape, and so on. Adjust the start settings so that shapes animate simultaneously with their corresponding pictures.
Final Adjustments and Previewing
After setting the animations, use the Preview feature to check the flow. To refine the timing, click and drag the right border of each shape's animation to shorten its duration to one second. This ensures a smooth transition between animations.
Conclusion and Further Exploration
While this guide covers the basics of animating shapes and pictures, there is much more to explore with various objects in presentations. Mastering these techniques provides a solid foundation for creating engaging and visually appealing slides.

FAQ :

What is the purpose of using animations in presentations?

Animations help to engage the audience, emphasize key points, and make the presentation more dynamic and visually appealing.

How do I add an entrance animation to an object?

Select the object you want to animate, go to the animations tab, choose an entrance animation from the available options, and customize it using Effect Options.

What is the difference between entrance and emphasis animations?

Entrance animations make an object appear on the slide, while emphasis animations highlight an object that is already present, drawing attention to it.

How can I copy animations from one object to another?

You can use the Animation Painter tool. Select the object with the desired animation, double-click the Animation Painter, and then click on the other objects to apply the same animation settings.

What should I do if my animations are not playing in the correct order?

Open the Animation Pane, where you can drag and drop animations to reorder them as needed.

How can I make animations start automatically without clicking?

Right-click the object in the Animation Pane and select 'Start with Previous' to have it begin at the same time as the preceding animation.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Corporate Presentation

In a corporate presentation, using entrance animations for team member photos can create a more engaging introduction. By applying emphasis animations to the background shapes, the presentation can maintain visual interest while highlighting key information.

Educational Slide Deck

In an educational setting, teachers can use animations to introduce new concepts gradually. For example, using entrance animations for each bullet point can help students focus on one idea at a time, enhancing comprehension.

Marketing Pitch

During a marketing pitch, animating product images with entrance effects can capture the audience's attention. Emphasis animations can be used to highlight key features, making the presentation more persuasive.

Project Update Meeting

In a project update meeting, using animations to reveal project milestones can keep the audience engaged. By synchronizing animations for images and shapes, the presenter can effectively communicate progress without overwhelming the audience.

Glossaire :

Animation

A technique used to create the illusion of movement by displaying a series of images or frames in rapid succession.

Entrance Animation

An animation effect that makes an object appear on the slide, typically used to introduce elements.

Emphasis Animation

An animation effect that highlights an object that is already on the slide, drawing attention to it without making it appear or disappear.

Effect Options

Settings that allow users to customize the behavior and appearance of animations applied to objects.

Animation Painter

A tool that allows users to copy animation settings from one object to another quickly.

Animation Pane

A feature that displays all animations on a slide in the order they occur, allowing users to manage and adjust them.

Timeline

A visual representation of the duration and order of animations on a slide, showing when each animation starts and ends.

Start with Previous

An option that allows an animation to begin simultaneously with the previous animation, rather than waiting for a mouse click.

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select what you want to animate, add an animation then choose Effect options.

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Let's think about what we can do with this slide.

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The point of the slide is to introduce each person.

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So let's do that by using an entrance animation to bring in each picture.

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Select the first picture, go to the Animations tab, and open the gallery.

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We could do a motion animation like Fly in

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but let's try a simple Fade animation instead.

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That's nice, because it supports the design.

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Let's also do something with the shapes behind each picture.

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For these we need to use an Emphasis animation because

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the shapes will already be on the slide.

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There is Wave again.

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It's interesting, but we need something a bit more subtle, like Fill color.

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In Effect options changes the color to orange.

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That will work.

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Next we need to copy these animations and options to the other pictures and shapes.

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Here's an easy way to do that.

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Select the first picture then double click the Animation painter.

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Now all you have to do is click the other pictures

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and the animation and settings are copied.

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Click Animation painter again to turn it off.

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Now we'll do the same for the shapes.

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All the animations are in place but we're not done yet.

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Click Preview.

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The animations play correctly but not in the right order.

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To fix that, open the Animation pane.

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This is an essential tool for working with animations.

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It lists all the animations in the order they occur

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and the names of the objects that are being animated.

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It's also a timeline that shows how long each animation runs

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and it shows how each animation is triggered or starts.

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Notice that the names of the objects are not necessarily

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related to where they appear on the slide.

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Click an object to see which animation is associated with it.

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For example the first picture is the first animation.

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First let's put the animations in the right order.

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To do that click an animation and drag it to a new position.

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We want the first picture to animate with the first shape,

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the second picture with the second shape,

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and the third picture with the third shape.

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Click here to preview the animation.

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Looks like everything is running in the right order.

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But next we need to change when the animations play.

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Currently each animation is set to start with a mouse click.

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That means we need to click once to run a picture, then

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again to run the shape, then again to run the next picture and so on.

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What we want is for each picture to start with a click

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and for the shapes behind each picture to start at the same time.

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So here's how we fix that.

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Right click the first shape and select Start with previous.

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Now the shape animation will start when the picture animation starts.

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Let's also do that with the two remaining shapes.

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Press Shift-F5 to run the current slide.

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When we, the picture fades in and the shape changes colors.

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And that goes for the second and third picture in shape too,

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almost perfect.

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But let's do one more thing.

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These bars in the timeline display the duration of each animation.

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Click the right border of each shape and drag it to the left

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to shorten the duration of the color change.

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Use the screen tip to set an end time of 1 second.

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Of course you can do a lot more with shapes and pictures

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and clip art and all the other objects but now you have a good start.

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