Powerpoint 4 Video Part A - Introduction+Character Animation

Name: Powerpoint 4 Video Part A - Introduction+Character Animation
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Explainer Videos and Marketing Videos: Chapter A: Learn how to animate characters and avatars in Powerpoint

Created byMeike Hohenwarter, MSc

Last updated 1/2017

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

You will learn how to animate your avatar in order to create cool marketing videos in powerpoint

Course content

5 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 26m total length

What will you learn in this class?2:41
Learn to animate an avatar in PowerPoint to create engaging marketing videos, including making Oscar appear, changing moods, and making him talk, with basics on hands, backgrounds, and kinetic text.
Scripting3:59
Script short marketing videos in PowerPoint using a four-step structure. Define the problem, present a solution, summarize features and benefits, and include a clear call to action.
Characters - Avatars8:00
Discover where to source avatars and characters for Oscar, from free Creative Commons sites to paid stock libraries like Shutterstock and GraphicStock, including varied poses and expressions.
cut - remove background - shadow7:29
Create a new PowerPoint slide, insert the Oscar image, crop it, and remove the background to isolate the subject, then apply a shadow and set 16:9 HD.
appear - bounce4:49
Animate Oscar to appear and fly in on a blue background in PowerPoint, then explore timing, duration, and bounce options using the animation pane.
adding SFX3:49
Add sound effects in PowerPoint by using effect options to select built-in or imported audio, then adjust the volume for the desired impact, and consider rights when using audio.

Profile picture3:14
Enlarge the character profile to emphasize the eyes, place him on a side with space for text and product images, and crop to allow a smooth bounce.
Eye Patches2:59
Blinking makes characters look human by briefly erasing the eyes for a fraction of a second, using patches, shapes, color picking, and copy-paste to simulate closed eyes.
Grouping1:27
Group multiple objects to animate them together in PowerPoint. Select items with control, right-click, choose group, and move the group as a unit while preserving access to individual elements.
Animation3:46
Learn to apply appear and disappear animations to the eye patches in group 8, then sequence timing for blinking during a slide show.
Timing4:32
Master timing for a PowerPoint character animation by sequencing Oscar's appearance, blinking, and disappearance with single and automatic triggers, delays, and start with previous settings.

Preparation4:11
In this preparation, duplicate slides, cut out Oscar images, remove backgrounds, and align two same-sized poses with shadows to create neutral and happy expressions for animation.
Make Oscar happy6:05
Learn to animate Oscar by swapping neutral and happy expressions through synchronized appear and disappear effects, using fly-in and bounce timing, overlaying images while keeping size and position consistent.

Eyebrows4:21
Craft angry expressions by hand-animating eyebrows on a neutral character, using copy-paste, rotation, and positioning to deepen frown and convey mood.
Eyes3:09
Learn to depict anger by shrinking and narrowing the eyes, patching and re-creating eye shapes with insert shapes, ellipses, dark fills, and subtle outlines for a focused cross look.
Mouth2:39
Explore making mouth expressions by copying patches, resizing, and adjusting color; widen for happiness, narrow for anger, and match eye cues to convey mood.
Animation1:46
Learn to animate a character in PowerPoint by selecting all facial parts with the control key, applying an appear animation, and using the animation pane for a single-click reveal.

3 mouthes4:06
Explore how to create speaking animation in PowerPoint by using three distinct mouth shapes, cutting and layering them, and grouping for seamless transitions.
Animation7:22
Learn to animate character mouths using multiple mouth shapes, applying appear and disappear sequences, timing them across clicks, and sequencing mouth two and three for a natural talking effect.
Speech bubble6:02
Learn to add and customize speech bubbles and callouts in PowerPoint, insert text and images, adjust colors and outlines, and animate dialogue to synchronize with the avatar.

Requirements

Basic Powerpoint knowledge is of advantage

Description

My brandnew series "Powerpoint 4 Video" will show you how easy it is to create your own marketing and explainer videos with powerpoint.

This is Chapter A!

I have been creating cool marketing videos and explainer videos for years. Many people do not know that you can create cool animated videos with powerpoint! Here I will show you how!

In Chapter A "Meet Oscar" I will show you how to create and animate a cartoon-avatar.

You will learn 5 different animations:

In part 1 I will give you some general overview on scripting and on where to find cool pictures for your avatar and then we will create our first animation.

In part 2 we will make Oscar blink. This makes every avatar more vivid and more human.

In part 3 we will change our avatar's mood.

In part 4 I will show you how to craft a new facial expression yourself - and animate it.

And in part 5 we will make our avatar talk!

There are already more classes planned in this series!

This class does not show how to render and edit videos, it is all about animation in powerpoint. But you will be shown in later chapters of this series!

Basic knowledge of powerpoint is of advantage.

Who this course is for:

This class is for entrepreneurs who want to create their won marketing videos and explainer videos

Powerpoint 4 Video Part A - Introduction+Character Animation

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Part 1: Oscar Appears6 lectures • 31min

Part 2: Oscar blinks5 lectures • 16min

Part 3: Oscar is happy2 lectures • 10min

Part 4: Oscar is angry4 lectures • 12min

Part 5: Oscar speaks3 lectures • 18min

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