Multimedia Effects
Adding Value to Presentation Content
Multimedia Effects
Lesson 5.1.1 – 5.1.3Adding Movement
Use Effects to . . .• Build anticipation• Show transformation and change—the
visual unfolding of information• Engage the viewer in a way that
reinforces content• Support the message
Two Movement Types
Transition Animation
TransitionMovement between slides• Can help to convey meaning• Plan for movement effects
AnimationMovement on a slide• Create interest• Plan for sequence and direction—make
realistic• Can be overdone
MotionPath
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Lesson 5.1.4 – 5.1.5Adding Hyperlinks/Interaction
HyperlinksInteraction and branching• Link to
• Other slides• Other slideshows• Web sites
• Design for specific needs
Sound
Music
Movies
Movement
Sound
Music
Movies
Audio and other files
Files or CD
Gif animations or video
Movement Transition/animation
Movement
Sound
Music
Movies
Multimedia Effects
Lesson 5.2.1 – 5.2.2Inserting Sounds, Music, Narration
SoundDigital audio and other sounds• Provide narrations• Play quotations to accompany pictures• Avoid extraneous noise• Consider file formats
MusicDigital music can add pizzazz• Play to set a mood• Play to add energy• Consider music file formats
• .wav files• .mpeg• .midi
Record/Play Narration
Multimedia Effects
Lesson 5.2.3Playing Music from CDs
Insert/Play Music
Multimedia Effects
Lesson 5.3.1 – 5.3.2Playing Movies
MoviesMotion clips (animated .gifs)Video clips• Keep as short as possible
• large file sizes• Impact can be dramatic
• Use sparingly• Consider file formats
Insert/Play Video
From File
Multimedia Effects
Adding Value to Presentation Content