Insert movies in powerpoint

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A description on inserting video and animated clips into the PowerPoint slides to make it attractive and interactive.

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By: chrispiu (11 month(s) ago)

How to insert movie that does not play on windows media player? Example those with flv, divx or swf file extensions.

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Insert a Movie to PowerPoint 2007:

Insert a Movie to PowerPoint 2007

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If your Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 presentation is a slide show with a couple of bullets, a few words and maybe a graphic, think beyond such kind of usual content. The PowerPoint can host a variety of other files, including movie clips. With a few clicks, you can insert a movie in PowerPoint 2007, so that viewers can learn more than just what's on the slide.

What kind of movies can you insert into a PowerPoint?:

What kind of movies can you insert into a PowerPoint? Video Clips: You can insert a digital video file. You can save these files on your system and simply insert from the hard disk. Animated Clips: PowerPoint comes with several animated graphics. You can choose and insert any of these clips that befits the subject of your presentation.

Steps to insert Movies to PowerPoint 2007:

Steps to insert Movies to PowerPoint 2007

1. Select a slide on which you want to place the video clip. Go to Insert tab, click on Movie button to insert the video or animated clips.:

1. Select a slide on which you want to place the video clip. Go to Insert tab, click on Movie button to insert the video or animated clips. Inserting videos from a file

2. Click the dropdown button of Movie and to add videos from your system click on Movie from File option.:

2. Click the dropdown button of Movie and to add videos from your system click on Movie from File option.

3. The Insert Movie dialog box appears on the screen from where you can select and insert your video clip to the slide and then click Ok.:

3. The Insert Movie dialog box appears on the screen from where you can select and insert your video clip to the slide and then click Ok.

4. A window appears where you can choose to opt for playing video automatically or when clicked. Then video appears on your slide and you can resize it to match your needs. On running the slideshow you can view the video clip that you have inserted. :

4. A window appears where you can choose to opt for playing video automatically or when clicked . Then video appears on your slide and you can resize it to match your needs. On running the slideshow you can view the video clip that you have inserted.

1. Again repeat the process of selecting the slide where you want to add your video clip. Click Movie button and then select Movie from Clip Organizer option.:

1. Again repeat the process of selecting the slide where you want to add your video clip. Click Movie button and then select Movie from Clip Organizer option. Inserting movie clips from a Clip Organizer

2. The Clip Art window appears from where you can search and insert your video clip. Also, search for more movie clips by clicking Clip art on Office Online and visiting Microsoft’s official website.:

2. The Clip Art window appears from where you can search and insert your video clip. Also, search for more movie clips by clicking Clip art on Office Online and visiting Microsoft’s official website.

3. Type appropriate keyword in the Search For option to find out a movie clip that befits the subject of your presentation. Click on the movie to insert it on the slide.:

3. Type appropriate keyword in the Search For option to find out a movie clip that befits the subject of your presentation. Click on the movie to insert it on the slide.

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Select any collection options from ‘ Search In’ dropdown. You should ensure that ‘ Movies’ option is selected under ‘ Results should be’ dropdown option.

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4. The video or animated clip appears on your slide.

What is the significance of adding a Movie clip in PowerPoint 2007? :

Sometimes the best way to ensure that your audience understands your message is to show a video or animation, that is collectively referred to as movies. You can insert a video or a movie to make your presentations more interactive. Some subjects are better explained through video or animated clips rather than with the use of bullet points or still images. Make your PowerPoint more attractive and appealing by adding movie clips. Make your content self-explanatory with video clips so that audiences can easily grasp the key message in a short duration. What is the significance of adding a Movie clip in PowerPoint 2007?

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