Transcript Animating Objects in PowerPoint

Animating Objects in
PowerPoint XP/2003
Using Motion Paths and Custom
Animations to add interest to
your classroom presentations
Step 1: Add a graphic
EITHER:
• Insert – Picture – Clip Art
– Search for a graphic to use
OR:
• Insert – Picture – From File
– Select a previously saved image
OR:
• Use the Drawing Tools to create your own
graphic
Step 1: Add a graphic
• I did a search for
“science” clip art
• I selected the graphic
shown here, and
resized it slightly
Step 2: Create a motion path
• Select the graphic
• Open the side pane
for “Custom
Animation”
• Click on the button
“Add Effect”
Step 2: Create a motion path
• Choose “Motion
Paths” from the
choices in the “Add
Effect” menu
• You can choose preset options, such as
“Down”, or “Left”
• You can also choose
“Draw Custom Path”
Step 2: Create a motion path
• Custom paths include:
• “Line” – draws a straight
line path
• “Curve” – forms a curved
line
• “Freeform” – makes a
series of straight
connected lines
• “Scribble” – draws a
freehand path
Step 2: Create a motion path
• I will draw a scribble path;
this is a graphic line to
show what it looks like
• Once the path is
complete, the rocket will
follow it
• To have the graphic leave
the screen, draw the end
of the path beyond the
edge of the slide
And here we go!
Custom Animations
Custom Animations can be used to reveal
parts of a slide in sequence
1.Choose the text box or graphic to be
animated
2.In the side panel, select
Add Effect →Entrance and choose the
effect you want
3.Experiment with various options to see
how they look
Custom Animations
1. Each element in the text box can be
set to appear, using one of the
following options:
• Start on click – starts when you click the mouse button
• Start with previous – shows with the previous element
• Start after previous – shows automatically after the last
element
2. Different sound effects can also be
included with these animations.
3. You can also choose elements for
emphasis, or make an element
disappear from a slide show in a
similar way.