25. Add audio elements, add video elements, add transitions and animations, add timings


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Add audio elements, add video elements, add transitions and animations, add timings

Aim
To insert audio and video in slides, apply transitions and animations, and set timings in MS PowerPoint.
Requirements
Computer system
MS PowerPoint
Audio & Video files
Part – 1 : Add Audio Elements
Insert Audio
Open PowerPoint presentation
Select slide
Click Insert → Audio → Audio on My PC
Choose audio file → Insert
Audio Playback Settings
Select audio icon → Playback tab
Start: Automatically / On Click
Play Across Slides
Loop until stopped
Hide during show
Result: Audio plays during slideshow.
Part – 2 : Add Video Elements
Insert Video
Insert → Video → This Device
Select video → Insert
Video Settings
Trim Video → Cut unwanted part
Start Automatically
Full Screen Playback
Result: Video plays inside slide.
Part – 3 : Add Transitions
Apply Slide Transition
Select slide
Click Transitions tab
Choose effect (Fade / Push / Wipe)
Set duration
Apply to all → Apply To All
Result: Smooth slide change effect added.
Part – 4 : Add Animations
Apply Animation
Select object (text/image)
Click Animations tab
Choose:
Entrance (Appear, Fly In)
Emphasis (Pulse)
Exit (Disappear)
Animation Options
Effect Options → Direction
Animation Pane → Order
Start → On Click / With Previous / After Previous
Result: Objects move during slideshow.
Part – 5 : Add Timings
Set Slide Timing
Select slide → Transitions tab
Uncheck On Mouse Click
Set time (e.g., 5 seconds)
Rehearse Timings
Slide Show → Rehearse Timings
Practice presentation
Save timings
Result: Slides change automatically.
Result
Audio and video inserted, transitions and animations applied, and slide timings set successfully.
Precautions
Do not use too many animations
Keep audio volume moderate
Use same transition for all slides
I practiced all under my trainer Venugopal Sir.

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