IN THIS CHAPTER
Automatic versus manual transitions
Rehearsing and recording timings
Transition effects
Working with preset animations
Applying custom animation
Using motion paths
Layering animated objects
Animating charts
Although PowerPoint presentations are more like slide shows than full-motion movies, that doesn't mean you're stuck with boring static slides like on an old 35mm slide projector. There are many ways to add movement to your slides through transitions between slides and animation within each slide.
In this chapter you'll learn the difference between transitions and animations, and how to set up automatic transitions between slides. Then, we'll delve deep into the complex topic of animation, starting with the very basic preset animations and moving into timings, layering, custom motion paths, and chart animation.