PowerPoint 2025 Animation and Design Masterclass

A short video demonstrating the different types of animation that are specifically available for just text.

This video demonstrates how to place stock video behind text, to create animated text.

In this video, I demonstrate how to zoom in on an image behind 'text', using animation and the merge tool. The working file and completed result file is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use gradient filling tool to represent a percentage. The working file and completed result file is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use combinations of animations with 'bring to front' and 'send to back' to create this sci-fi intro effect. The working file and completed result file is available in the resources

In this video, I demonstrate how to use combinations of animations and a stock video to produce the visual of text arising from some flames. Cool bonfire night effect. The working file and completed result file is available in the resources

A video that demonstrates how to create star-wars style credits flying through space using PPT stock video content.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use the Zoom navigation tool to move between slides (similar to a Prezi style presentation. The working file and completed result file is available in the resources

In this video, I demonstrate how to create 2D objects using basic shapes and colours, The working file and completed result file is available in the resources.

This video demonstrates how to create a donut-style progress bar using 'circles' and spin animations.

This video demonstrates how to create a test-tube effect to show a level or amount of something, using cylinders, basic shapes and motion-path animation.

This video shows how to create a '3D' style tennis court with wording or list being displayed from behind the centre line of the court. Uses basic shapes, and a combination of entrance and exit effects.

Video which demonstrates how to create a simple 3 colour flag shapes, with then can be used as a transition effect between slide content.

Video which demonstrates how to use the morph transition tool to animate 4 inside to outside text boxes.

A video demonstrating how to create lego-style building blocks and how to use morph animation to stack them in order.

The video demonstrates how to create the animation which reflects someone swiping left or right on a mobile / touchscreen device.

A video demonstrating how to create old wooden broken planks - for ship-wreck or old western or pirate effect and it being used in presentations.

A video using the pride colours in templates and animations to bring any 'pride' presentation to life.

A video which demonstrates how to create a rotating circular menu using circles and the morph tool.

This video demonstrates how to create a vertical style menu (replicating an old-style tv) channel selection.

This video demonstrates how to create an icon slide transition menu similar to horizontal website menu. This uses simple shapes, icons and the morph transition tool.

This video demonstrates how to decolour and defragment images to bring either content or titles to life. This uses simple shapes. images, and the picture and shape format tools.

A video to demonstrate how to create a slide deck which replicates an old-fashioned paper tabbed filing system using basic shapes and the morph tools.

This video demonstrates how to create an icon slide transition menu similar to apps used on mobile and touchscreen tablets. This uses simple shapes, icons and the morph transition tool.

In this video, I demonstrate how to split up an image to create a jigsaw effect, and then use the morph tool to reconstruct it. The working file and completed result file is available in the resources.

This video demonstrates how to create a simple animated progress to show the progress of your content along the length of the presentation.

A video demonstrating how to create a blackboard animation for your presentations. Wording is wiped off after each slide....like a blackboard content would be.

A video demonstrating how to create a chasing light effect around a presentation edge, plus a knight-rider light effect as an addition to the resource.

A video demonstrating how to get hold of SVG vector files when working with maps in your presentations. A resource file with many countries is available.

A video demonstrating how you can animate some icons offered within PowerPoint. Some examples of how to animate them are given in the recording.

A video demonstrating how to use simple shapes and transparency to create a lamp lighting effect a piece of content.

A video demonstrating how to use 'spin' animation, simple shapes and transparency to create a lamp lighting effect on content in all four corners of the slide.

Using the previous two videos as examples, I now demonstrate how to turn the lamp focus onto the audience with this basic shapes and the morph tool.

A video demonstrating how to create a laptop screen scrolling effect using motion path and simple shapes.

A video demonstrating how to create an image gallery effect using simple shapes, images and morph transitions.

A video demonstrating how to create a roadmap on a presentation with moving elements to bring the content to life.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use 'shapes' and animations to create a twinkling star and a firework effect. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use 'shapes' and animations to create a previously created bear's eyes look like it's reading appearing text. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a 'sand timer' with shapes and how to add animations to look like it's running down over time. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a 'flickering candle' using shapes, icons and animations. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create an animated gif to look like running water using simple shapes and animations. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create an animated gif to look like running water using simple shapes and animations. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a broken heart style animation using simple shapes and animations. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a rainfall effect with splashing on the floor. Using different animations and basic shapes.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use the Pen feature and how this creates a 'motion path'. The working file and completed result file is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create an water ripple effect and reflections using shapes and animations. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create an object to teeter on the corner of a table before falling off, using shapes and animations. The completed result is available in the resources.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create an animated analogue clock with moving hands.

In this video, I demonstrate how to make a basic gun using shapes and animate it to reflect that a bullet has been shot across the screen.

In this demonstration video, I show you how to use a snow-falling 'stock video' to create a build up of snow at the bottom of the screen.

In this demonstration video, I show you how to create floating and popping bubbles using motion, spin and exit animation.

In this demonstration video, I show you how to create a light saber effect with animation and sounds.

In this demonstration video, I show how to create a tree with green leaves and animate it, so that the leaves change colour and fall off like in Autumn.

In this demonstration video, I show how to create bullet holes in the presentation and use sound and animation to look like the screen has been shot at.

In this demonstration video, I show how to add a 'lightning' stock video to the back of your presentation to create a scrary/halloween look.

In this demonstration video, I show how to create and animate some simple yellow circle emoji faces.

This video demonstrates how to create a countdown timer and simple countdown-style animation.

Using animation to demonstrate progress with increasing height of steps and stepping stones.

This video shows how to construct a 3D box shape, so that animation can be used (a ball in this example) to show something entering a box - to perhaps demonstrate the completion of tasks or an accumulation of things if repeatedly used.

A video demonstrating how to create the effect of a shape being drawn by a 'hand' by using animation and basic shapes.

This video demonstrates how to create some simple 2D characters using simple basic shapes.

This video demonstrates how to create an animated projector-style screen using basic shapes and the morph transition tool.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a character which looks like he is scoring a soccer goal whilst adding some text which appears behind the balls path.

In this video I demonstrate how to create a simple stick man that plays a golf putting shot. Using basic shapes, spin and motion path animations.

Video demonstrating how to create an animation which shows an airplane dragging a banner across a sky. Using basic shapes, animation, sound and images.

Video demonstrating how to create an animated traffic light using icons, basic shapes and animations.

Video demonstrating how to make a letter to come out of an envelope using basic shapes and animation.

A video demonstrating how to create a tin pin bowling style animation with a man knocking down ten bowling pins

This video demonstrates how to create a billiard or snooker shot using shapes and animations. Example table is provided in the ppt provided.

A video which uses basic shapes and animations to create a basketball player that shoots a hoop.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a spinning wheel like the wheel of fortune, and how to link to questions if required. The completed result is available in the resources.

This video demonstrates how to create a blockbuster-style quiz using PowerPoint with resource included.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use triggers and links to navigate between slides and action animations.

In this video, I demonstrate how to create a Wonka-Style wrapper bar, so you can create your own personalised version.

This video demonstrates how to change a PowerPoint into a video using automated timings on slides and transitions. It is demonstrated using the Promo video.