Making+Slideshows

Powerpoint is a powerful multimedia tool incorporating imagery, sound, and text in one project, using very simple techniques.

The only purpose for this is to add a bit of spash and polish to the presentation. Use it sparingly and keep it consistent throughout the project. Choose //Slide Show > Slide Transition//.
 * Slide Transitions**

You can build up text, line by line, on a slide. You might do this to focus the students' attention on each line as you discuss it. Select the body text or object and choose //Slide Show > Custom Animation//.
 * Adding Text or Object Animation**

Common file types that you can use in PowerPoint are .aif .mid .mp3 .wav .wma .asf Choose //Insert > Movies and Sounds > Sound from. . .//
 * Adding a Sound or Music File**

Background music might be desired to create a pleasant or invigorating mood when no one is talking during the presentation. To play music throughout the presentation, first insert it from a file or from the Clip Art pane. Select the sound icon and choose //Slide Show > Custom Animations//. From here, you will select the method desired under the Effect tab.

You can add your own voice to a presentation. To perform this task, you will need to connect a microphone to either the MicIn connector or USB port on your computer. Display the slide that you want to narrate and choose //Slide Show > Record Narration// to open the Record Narration dialog box.
 * Adding Narration**

The most common types of files for videos are .mpeg, .avi and .wmv. PowerPoint on the Mac also supports .mov files. Move or copy the file to the same folder as your presentation before inserting it, otherwise the video will not play if you move the presentation. To add the video,choose //Insert >Movies and Sounds > Movie from File//. Navigate to the movie file, click it and click Open. You can choose to play the movie automatically or when clicked.
 * Adding Video**