Create Animated Explainer Videos with PowerPoint from Udemy

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Learning objectives

Fully understand how animations and animating with powerpoint works
Create custom animations, transitions and logo openers in powerpoint
Be able to create animated explainer & promo videos with powerpoint

Learn how to prepare, produce and publish videos
Get comfortable and confindent with advanced animation features

Fully understand how animations and animating with powerpoint works
Create custom animations, transitions and logo openers in powerpoint
Be able to create animated explainer & promo videos with powerpoint
Learn how to prepare, produce and publish videos
Get comfortable and confindent with advanced animation features

Syllabus

Introduction

With this lecture I would like to welcome you to the PowerPoint explainer video course and tell what I'm going to teach here. We will jump quickly into the action in the upcomming lectures. Note, that I have to do some introductions like where to gather resources and how to insert them into PowerPoint before we start the real explainer videos.,

In this lesson you can download all resources used in this course. Additionaly here you can get the Quest & Shortcut list which will be a helpful resource while taking this course!

Let us jump right into the design and create a quick transition scene in PowerPoint, which can be applied to any kind of explainer video.

I would like to show you how you can add Kinetic Typography to the previous scene we prepared. I will show you simple text animations and how to apply them to a slide.

Before we start the actual work I feel obliged to explain you all the possible resources you want to gather, or at least know where to gather from before you start to create an explainer video. I will start by showing you a website with amazing icons to download.

Our next step will be to get a quick overview of the websites that offer fonts to free use and download. There are basically a couple of leading websites in that category which everyone should know about.

When it comes to animated videos and expecially explainer videos there is a big chance that you want friednly cartoon face go along wiht your story. I will show you a few resources and websites where you can get free, paid, jpg and vector characters for use!

This is a very hard choice because the line is clearly drawn - PowerPoint is not great with vectors, but if you have some vector editing program (like the paid Adobe Illustrator or InkScape which is free) you can very easily save vector images as EMF files and put them into PowerPoint.

With this lecture I would like to show you the entire workflow and technique of importing vector files into PowerPoint using Adobe Illustrator. If you cannot afford or get this fotware please try using InkScape (which can be downloaded from inkscape.org), the program seems to be able to export EMF as well!

I don't use a MAC computer but from various sources I know that it's very difficult to import EMF or any kind of vector file into the MAC version of PowerPoint. With this lecture I would like to share and explain to you what I was able to gather.

It might be also very important for you to know that you can EMBED fonts into a PowerPoint presentation. This doesn't always work 100% and depends on the font itself, it's glyphs, signs and licenses but for most cases this feature allows you to "save" a font right within your presentation PPTX file, which is really amazing!

Once you garther resources I want you to remember that you can set up a Template file for yourself within PowerPoint. Let me show you how, you can simply drag & drop elements for future use!

The same way we import other elements we can import a color scheme to use throughout our presentation. We can use the PRNT SCR function on our keyboard and simply press CTRL (CMD) + V inside the software to import the screenshot. Then by using the cropping function we can have a little color scheme palette right by our side!

A very important feature in PowerPoint can be removing the backgrounds from JPG or other type of files. With this tutorial I want to show you how to use this function within powerpoint to properly remove elements from pictures.

The basic layout of an explainer video can be this 2D scene and I would like to teach you how to do it. Of course there are thousands of ways how to create a scene but this one will be perfect for a character-based animation.

Another interesting way of out video creation process will be setting up 3D scenes in PowerPoint. I will show you a simple but effective example of how to create a scene like this in PowerPoint by setting up a few rectangles and blocks and editing their shape points.

Here I wish to show you advanced powerpoint tools which allow us to rotate elements in a 3D space. This will allow us to put our elements within a 3D scene at almost any degree.

Before we finally jump into the real work I need to show you a few features about animations which I believe are crucial for advanced video animation. Knowing the effect options of effects will allow you to animate with more freedom.

Some of the PowerPoint animations allow us to change the interpolation of their animation sequence - we can use smoothing to make an animation look more playful instead of just a regular, one dimensional movement towards a direction. With the right effect we can give it a little bounce at the end or smooth out the end so it starts quicker and then enters the scene slower at the end.

It is possible in PowerPoint to add multiple animations to one object, in this lecture I will show you how the Add Animation button is used.

There is one very important topic I need to tell you about - it's the new MORPH transition which PowerPoint 2019 and Office 365 users have available for themselves. It's a crucial animation that can be a big game-changer for transitions within PowerPoint.

This quiz is supposed to give you a brief break and evaluate your knowledge so far.

Let me introduce what will we be creating in this seciton.

I will show you how to design simple explainer video elements from scratch in this video. No outside resources.

Let us start the zoom by utilizing the MORPH transition

Let me show you how to expand the animations to other slides and get more out of the design you prepared.

A couple of adjustments to finalize the project.

With this lecture, I will teach you how you can adjust your Grow/Shrink animation to use for any picture, background or object and make a looping animation out of it. With a few PowerPoint options and tweaks we can repeat, loop and smooth out our animation to act as a little enhancement in our slides.

I will show you one way of making an animated walk cycle in PowerPoint. There are plenty of ways of doing it, but none of them is perfect since PowerPoint isn't alble to rig and connect characters together. That's why we have to use some work arounds to make these kind of animations. I wouldn't recommend them too much, for powerpoint animations it's best to create simplier things like animating a character in and just moving the character along with a line animation instead of focusing on the leg or other parts movement. I hope you can enjoy this quick little tutorial how to make a walk cycle unsing a pre-made jpg character!

Motion graphics is my favourite topic and it will appear regularly on this channel. This video will show you how to design an animated title slide with moving, organic and natural feeling elements around it. The focal point will be a round shape and text within it in the middle, but in the back the entire motion will come to fruition. Organically moving circles and moving elements all around, I hope you'll enjoy it! :) Thank every single one of you for being here and helping the YT algorithms with a like or comment. I know, stupid, but can't do anything else to be seen!

This is a kinetic text and typography animation made completely in PowerPoint. With this After Effects-like animation, I wanted to show the capabilities of text and shape animation within PowerPoint with the Microsoft 365 subscription.

This is a bonus lecture for the course.

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Provides clear and actionable techniques for creating animated videos

Focuses on helping learners develop professional presentation materials

Suitable for learners with little to no experience in animation in PowerPoint

Provides comprehensive resources for learners to use in their projects

Covers a range of topics including text and kinetic typography animations

Teacher utilizes advanced features of PowerPoint such as the Morph transition

Utilizes a proven 3-step approach to PowerPoint animation

Reviews summary

Mastering animated explainer videos with powerpoint

According to students, this course is a highly effective guide to creating professional explainer videos with PowerPoint. Learners frequently commend the instructor's clear, step-by-step guidance and the revelation of PowerPoint's powerful animation capabilities. The course covers advanced techniques like kinetic typography, character animation, and the key Morph transition. While it enables high-quality video production without expensive software, users note that PowerPoint 2019/Office 365 is essential for full functionality, and some external tools may be needed for resources. Overall, it's a practical skill-builder.

Course guides on resource gathering, sometimes requiring external software.

"The guidance on gathering icons and fonts was useful, but some vector work needs Illustrator or Inkscape."

"Prepare to download external assets; the course shows you where, which is helpful."

"I had to get Inkscape to follow along with the vector import lessons, but it was worth it."

"It’s helpful they tell you where to find characters and other elements for your videos."

Provides practical techniques immediately applicable for creating explainer videos.

"I can immediately apply these skills to create engaging content for my business."

"The projects were super practical and helped me build real explainer videos."

"Learned strategies that are directly usable for marketing and presentations."

"I am now able to create high-quality animated videos for my clients using only PowerPoint."

Detailed instruction on Morph, kinetic typography, and character animation.

"The sections on kinetic typography and character animation were particularly strong."

"Mastering the Morph transition alone was worth the price of the course for me."

"I was able to create fantastic text animations that look very professional."

"Learned effective ways to animate characters and objects using custom motion paths."

Unlocks surprising and advanced animation possibilities within PowerPoint.

"I never knew PowerPoint could do so much! This course completely changed my perception of it."

"The animations created are truly professional-grade, all within a software I already own."

"This course helped me discover the incredible animation capabilities of PowerPoint."

"It's amazing what you can achieve with PowerPoint following these techniques."

Instructor provides excellent, easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance.

"The instructor breaks down complex animations into very digestible steps, making it easy to follow along."

"I really appreciated how thoroughly each concept was explained, even for someone new to animation."

"His teaching style is amazing, he goes step-by-step and explains everything precisely."

"The detailed explanations allowed me to grasp even advanced PowerPoint features quickly."

Course heavily utilizes features from PowerPoint 2019 or Office 365.

"Be aware that the Morph transition is key, so you really need PowerPoint 2019 or 365."

"Some sections won't be as effective if you're using an older version of PowerPoint."

"I found myself limited without the Morph feature in my older PowerPoint edition."

"It's important to have the latest PowerPoint to get the most out of this course."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Create Animated Explainer Videos with PowerPoint with these activities:

Join an online animation community

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Connect with other animators and share your work. This is a great way to get feedback on your work, learn from others, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in animation.

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Search online for animation communities.
Join a community that interests you.
Introduce yourself and share your work.
Participate in discussions and give feedback to other members.

Read "The Animator's Survival Kit" by Richard Williams

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Expand your knowledge of animation principles by reading this classic book. Williams provides valuable insights into the art of animation that will help you create more realistic and engaging animations.

View The Animator's Survival Kit: Runs, Jumps and... on Amazon

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Practice Basic Animations

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Build a solid foundation by practicing basic animations. This will help you grasp the fundamentals of animation and make it easier to create more complex animations later on.

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Create a new PowerPoint document and add some objects to it.
Select an object and click on the "Animations" tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
Browse through the different animations and apply them to the object.
Experiment with the different animation settings, such as duration, delay, and easing.
Save your work and share it with a friend or colleague for feedback.

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Create a Step-by-Step Presentation that incorporates animations

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Help your audience learn a new skill or process by creating a step-by-step presentation. Use animations to make your presentation more engaging and easier to follow.

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Identify an process or skill that you want to teach.
Create a plan for your presentation, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Use animations to illustrate the differenct steps in the process or skill.
Add narration to your presentation to explain each step.
Practice your presentation and make sure that it is clear and easy to follow.

Create a PowerPoint presentation of your own

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Applying your knowledge in a practical project will help you master the techniques learned in this course.

Browse courses on PowerPoint

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Sketch out the storyboard of your presentation
Decide on the style and visuals for your presentation
Create your presentation slides
Record your narration or add text to your slides
Publish your presentation

Learn Advanced Animation Techniques from Experts

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Take your animation skills to the next level by learning from experts. These tutorials will teach you how to create more complex and engaging animations that will captivate your audience.

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Search online for tutorials on advanced PowerPoint animation techniques.
Choose a tutorial that covers a technique you'd like to learn.
Follow the steps in the tutorial carefully.
Practice the technique until you can apply it to your own projects.
Share your work with others for feedback and advice.

Watch tutorials on 3D modeling in PowerPoint

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Gaining additional knowledge and skills through tutorials will enhance your ability to create visually appealing presentations.

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Search for tutorials on 3D modeling in PowerPoint
Watch the tutorials and take notes
Practice the techniques shown in the tutorials

Create an Animated Explainer Video

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Put your animation skills to the test by creating your own animated explainer video. This is a great way to practice your skills and create something that can be used to promote your business or organization.

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Choose a topic for your video.
Write a script for your video.
Create a storyboard for your video.
Animate your video using PowerPoint.
Add music and sound effects to your video.
Export your video and share it with the world.

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