Slides

Videos and animated images are a stand-out feature if you can program/integrate them appropriately. It’s likely that we’ve been in the audience when a video embedded into a presentation failed to play

Uses

Before choosing an animation, consider what the purpose it serves. Recall in the design chapter that form follows function. If the animation doesn’t serve any purpose, it’s better to remove it. There are two main purposes that animations serve:

Simple animations, such as movement and wipe-in/out, can also work very well, but remember that all animation must serve a purpose. Use animations with caution — absolutely no gratuitous animations.

e.g. Highlight key points

e.g. Withhold information for dramatic effect

Types of Animation

Avoid flashy animations. Keep it simple:

  • Appear/disappear
  • Dissolve in/out