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Muhammad Rehman

Let's get straight into the Real Essence and Aim of creating this Boot Camp.

The AIM is to change the Perception, perception, that, PowerPoint is just a presentation design tool. Right after the completion of the first 5 to 6 brutal Projects,  your thinking and imagination will be on some another level ( regarding the value & opportunities this tool will create for you ) and I hope the very first project [ Anti-Aircraft Radar System ] is only enough for changing the perception completely.

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Let's get straight into the Real Essence and Aim of creating this Boot Camp.

The AIM is to change the Perception, perception, that, PowerPoint is just a presentation design tool. Right after the completion of the first 5 to 6 brutal Projects,  your thinking and imagination will be on some another level ( regarding the value & opportunities this tool will create for you ) and I hope the very first project [ Anti-Aircraft Radar System ] is only enough for changing the perception completely.

We are going to forcefully OVERCLOCK the Microsoft PowerPoint, to get the most out of it to achieve something extraordinary Beyond Presentations designs, and that's where the

Ideas are very rare and unique. Sometimes they are very simple, and most of the time they are really complicated to imagine. Whatever the case is, You need such a Powerful, Fast, Lightweight tool ( with a smooth learning curve ), that is just all in one, all-time be your Right hand, to

So what's a good better and easiest way to illustrate and animate without investing extra Time & Money on other complicated Graphic & Animation Design tools like Adobe illustrator and Adobe After Effect.

Why not discover first, all the Undiscovered Capabilities, hidden features like Hidden Transform, Hidden Triggers, Triggers to Triggers base animation design, Hammering PowerPoint so hard with a lot of animations to make it fully uncomfortable to Run to check where would be the final Edge. So that's why I told you earlier that we are going to To get Maximum performance from your GPU, you do what, simply, have to Overclock the GPU, likewise that, in order to turn every single idea, every single thought to be illustrated and then to be animated, we need to first test PowerPoint in such a way that it would be able to catch all of our thoughts, deep thinking, creative imaginations and allows us to think with full freedom and trust. 

So let's discuss the Projects, and what you will learn in all of those crazy projects.

1. Anti-Aircraft Radar System:

This is the very first Super Advance & Interesting Project, inspired by a very intense scene in Hollywood Movie named Battleship. When Aliens were attacking the ship, so in response the Navy armed forces launched Missiles at them, so while watching that movie I really liked the visuals of that one particular scene. So I thought, why not re-create the same visuals of that scene in PowerPoint with a little bit more enhanced modification. Inside After Effect you can design any type of visual but inside PowerPoint ( with a limited tool set ) it's really challenging and difficult to craft something like that, that looks amazing and Professional.

After Completing this Project, I bet, you will be Pro at using 4 Types of ( Entrance, Emphasis, Exit & Motion Paths base ) PowerPoint Built-in Animations. Along with that, you will learn a lot of advanced illustration design Secrets tricks, and techniques. Alignments, Selection Pane, Merge Shape Operations, Grouping vs Union Approaches. What to do to reduce the number of animations from the Animation pane to improve the Overall Slide Speed ( the rate at which the slide renders the animations).

We will be hammering PowerPoint with more than 60 to 70+ animations per slide in this project ( 40+ animations all running together on one single click), and we will see what would happen to PowerPoint when we assign 1000+ animations to 1000+ graphic elements on one single Slide. At that time, even with very decent System Specs and with Powerful GPU, your system starts frustrating to run lightweight PowerPoint. The Aim of doing all of these Crazy things, is to simply learn how far we can go, and where things start becoming difficult to handle so that we could find the solution or go ahead with some alternative if that particular problem has no solution at all.

Sometimes when you start bombarding a lot of animations even with having good system specs and graphic cards you will experience huge lags while running animations, so how to deal with the performance issues, we will see that too.

2. Hidden Triggers [ Secret Trick ] :

ln this section, we will explore the mysterious world of  "HIDDEN TRIGGERS". We will do two projects in this section to solidify our learnings and we will see the Practical usages where we can use Hidden Triggers in our content.

The very first project is all about "Booting Windows 11".  We will create the fake illusion of booting Windows 11 inside from the computer (3D Model) with the help of hidden triggers base animations. We will learn how to create a chain of triggers ( Triggers to Triggers ) and how to handle them.

3. The Snooker Game Animation

In this section, students will sharpen their illustration skills while designing the Snooker Game Table and Stick and then later they will animate the graphics that they have illustrated. This Project will give them more confidence to control the timing of when and where they have to place which graphic element to get the desire result.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Core conceptual secrets to unlock real power of microsoft power point
  • Discovering the hidden transform* in microsoft power point animation engine to boost animation design process to the next level
  • Discovering the hidden transform* in microsoft power point morph transition base animations
  • Everyone know trigger base animations but we will learn how to create the hidden triggers*
  • Tick tack toe complete game with hidden triggers
  • How to create triggers to triggers or nested triggers*
  • Nested triggers practical usages
  • Illustrations design with merge shape operations
  • Grouping vs union approaches in illustration design, differences and their pros & cons
  • Advance rotations with motion paths
  • Scaling secret tricks & techniques
  • How content creators take advantage from power point for their youtube channel content
  • How engineers, doctors, startup founders, sales people, build powerful animations to attract their audience
  • How to mix-up 2d & 3d animations [ hybrid animations ]
  • Slide design techniques for medical doctors
  • Motion graphics for programmers, freelancers & coding instructors
  • Simulator design
  • Hollywood inspired visuals | radar system
  • Chess animations
  • Complete video editing ( bonus )
  • Complete adobe premiere pro coverage for powerpoint ( bonus )
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Syllabus

Introduction
Let's Discuss the 3 Core Principles of this Boot Camp
Animation Fundamentals
Teaser of this section projects
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Teaches how to leverage PowerPoint's animation capabilities to create engaging content for platforms like YouTube, potentially saving time and resources compared to dedicated video editing software
Offers techniques for creating powerful animations that can be used to attract audiences in fields such as engineering, medicine, startups, and sales, enhancing communication and presentation skills
Explores 'hidden triggers' and advanced animation techniques, which may require a deeper understanding of PowerPoint's interface and features to fully utilize
Focuses on 'overclocking' PowerPoint to achieve advanced animation effects, which may push the software beyond its intended limits and potentially lead to performance issues on some systems
Emphasizes the use of older PowerPoint features like Merge Shape Operations, which may not be as efficient or versatile as newer tools available in current versions of the software
Demonstrates how to create complex animations, such as a radar system and a snooker game, which can serve as portfolio pieces or examples of advanced PowerPoint skills

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Reviews summary

Mastering powerpoint's advanced animation capabilities

According to learners, this course truly changes the perception of PowerPoint, showcasing its power beyond standard presentations. Students say they learned to leverage unique techniques like hidden triggers and transforms, enabling them to create surprisingly complex animations and simulations. The project-based approach, including building systems like a radar or simulating Windows booting, is frequently praised for providing practical application. While the course effectively pushes PowerPoint to its animation limits, learners note that handling very dense projects may require a capable computer due to performance considerations. Overall, students report gaining skills to create powerful, professional-grade visuals using PowerPoint.
Explore PowerPoint's animation capabilities fully.
"The instructor really hammers PowerPoint to see its edge, which is impressive."
"Learned how to layer dozens of animations and manage them effectively."
"It's amazing how far you can push this software with the techniques shown."
Instructor provides clear, enthusiastic guidance.
"The instructor's passion for PowerPoint animation is infectious and highly motivating."
"Explanations were clear and easy to follow, even for complex concepts."
"He breaks down the steps effectively and provides great tips along the way."
Build complex, real-world inspired animations.
"The radar system project was challenging but so rewarding to complete."
"Creating the Windows 11 boot animation using hidden triggers was a great practical exercise."
"The snooker game project helped solidify timing and control over complex sequences."
Learn hidden features and advanced techniques.
"I never knew PowerPoint could do this! The hidden triggers section blew my mind."
"Learning the hidden transform changed how I approach animations. It's a game changer."
"This course really unlocks the true power of PowerPoint far beyond basic slides."
May require a capable computer for complex projects.
"Some of the more complex projects did cause noticeable lag on my older laptop."
"Be prepared for files with many animations; performance can be impacted."
"Performance can be an issue with really dense slides, as the course warns."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in PowerPoint Animation ENGINE Unleashed with these activities:
Review Animation Principles
Review the core principles of animation to better understand how to create compelling and realistic motion in PowerPoint.
Browse courses on Animation Principles
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  • Study the 12 principles of animation.
  • Find examples of each principle in animated content.
  • Practice applying these principles in simple PowerPoint animations.
Read 'Understanding Motion Graphics' by Steven Heller and Elinor Pettit
Study a book on motion graphics to gain a broader understanding of the field and how PowerPoint animation fits within it.
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  • Obtain a copy of 'Understanding Motion Graphics'.
  • Read the chapters relevant to animation principles and techniques.
  • Take notes on key concepts and examples.
Recreate Simple Animations
Practice recreating simple animations from movies or online examples to improve your proficiency with PowerPoint's animation tools.
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  • Find short, simple animations online.
  • Break down the animation into individual steps.
  • Recreate the animation in PowerPoint using the techniques learned in the course.
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Create a PowerPoint Animation Tutorial
Create a tutorial demonstrating a specific PowerPoint animation technique to reinforce your understanding and help others learn.
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  • Choose a specific animation technique to teach.
  • Create a PowerPoint presentation demonstrating the technique.
  • Record a video tutorial explaining the steps.
  • Share your tutorial online.
Animate a Short Explainer Video
Start a project to create a short explainer video using PowerPoint animation to solidify your skills and knowledge.
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  • Choose a topic for your explainer video.
  • Write a script and storyboard for the video.
  • Create the necessary graphics and animations in PowerPoint.
  • Assemble the video and add narration or music.
Read 'The Animator's Survival Kit' by Richard Williams
Study a book on animation principles to gain a deeper understanding of the art of animation and how to apply it to PowerPoint.
Show steps
  • Obtain a copy of 'The Animator's Survival Kit'.
  • Read the chapters on timing, spacing, and character animation.
  • Experiment with applying these principles in PowerPoint animations.
Contribute to PowerPoint Template Projects
Contribute your animation skills to open-source PowerPoint template projects to gain experience and collaborate with others.
Show steps
  • Find open-source PowerPoint template projects on platforms like GitHub.
  • Identify areas where you can contribute your animation skills.
  • Submit your contributions to the project.

Career center

Learners who complete PowerPoint Animation ENGINE Unleashed will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Presentation Specialist
A presentation specialist focuses on designing and delivering compelling presentations, often for corporate or educational settings. This course can help a presentation specialist learn how to move beyond static slides by using the animation and design techniques demonstrated in the course. The course helps learners create professional looking animations, such as the Anti-Aircraft Radar System, that will impress audiences. This course will help a presentation specialist use PowerPoint to its full potential, using hidden triggers, advanced rotations, and scaling secrets. The course’s emphasis on illustration design with merge shape operations and slide design techniques helps a presentation specialist create engaging and memorable presentations.
Motion Graphics Designer
A motion graphics designer creates animated content for various media. This role often involves using software such as Adobe After Effects, but this course demonstrates how Microsoft PowerPoint can also be used as a powerful tool for animation. The course teaches the use of hidden triggers, advanced rotations, and scaling techniques within PowerPoint, all of which apply to the core skillset of motion graphics design. A motion graphics designer in television, web, or video production will find this course demonstrates how to get the most out of a tool they may already have access to. The course’s focus on animation principles, morph transitions, and illustration design using merge shape operations directly translates to workflows used by motion graphics professionals. This makes this course a good introduction to animation.
Content Creator
A content creator develops digital content for platforms like YouTube, blogs, or social media. This course can be highly beneficial for a content creator looking to enhance their video content with animation. This course teaches how to use PowerPoint as a tool for creating motion graphics. In particular, the course covers methods for mixing 2D and 3D animations, which are very popular in online content. This course’s focus on hidden triggers, motion paths, and scaling techniques, all demonstrated through projects like the Anti-Aircraft Radar System, can be applied to create engaging content. Content creators of all types can benefit from learning how to use PowerPoint to create visuals.
Animator for Programmers
An animator for programmers creates animations, often for software demonstrations. This course can be very useful for an animator of this type, due to its focus on how to use PowerPoint as an animation tool for programmers. The course includes a learning objective about motion graphics for programmers and coding instructors. The course teaches techniques such as hidden triggers and nested triggers which allow for greater interaction. This course provides methods for creating motion graphics that can be used to better illustrate software and code. The course may equip an animator programmer with new ways of showing a user interface.
Sales Professional
A sales professional focuses on selling products or services to clients. This course can help a sales professional create more impactful presentations. The course emphasizes how to use PowerPoint to create advanced animations, which can be used to make more engaging sales presentations. The course's instruction on hidden triggers and nested animations, in particular, may help a sales professional create interactive slides. The learning objective on how sales people can use animation to attract an audience makes this course especially relevant for a sales professional. This course may enable a sales professional to make better use of PowerPoint.
Animator
An animator creates moving images using various techniques. This course may help an animator see the potential for Microsoft PowerPoint as an animation tool, due to its focus on advanced animation techniques, such as hidden triggers and nested triggers. The course covers animation concepts through practical projects like an Anti-Aircraft Radar System, a simulated Windows boot, and a snooker game. An animator, who is often working with industry-standard software, can use the principles taught in this course to expand their toolset. The concepts taught in this course apply to animation across many platforms, adding flexibility to an animator's skill set.
Medical Illustrator
A medical illustrator creates visuals for medical publications and presentations. This course may be useful for a medical illustrator looking to use animation in their work. This course teaches methods for creating illustrated visuals, especially using merge shape operations. The course emphasizes how to create engaging visual content, and it includes a learning objective about slide design techniques for medical doctors. This gives a medical illustrator skills applicable to communicating medical content visually. The course may help a medical illustrator learn how to transition 2d, static illustrations to animation. This may help them improve their work.
E-Learning Developer
An e-learning developer creates online educational content. This course may be useful to an e-learning developer because it provides the skills necessary to create interactive and engaging animated lessons using PowerPoint. This course teaches methods for advanced animation, such as creating hidden triggers and nested triggers, which can be used to produce interactive content. The course's focus on illustration design and motion graphics enables e-learning developers to create visually appealing and effective educational modules. The ability to use PowerPoint, as taught in this course, to design simulators and medical slides adds further relevance for an e-learning developer.
Simulation Specialist
A simulation specialist designs and develops simulations for training, research, or entertainment., This course teaches how to use PowerPoint to create advanced animations and simulations using features like hidden triggers and nested triggers, which are essential for creating interactive simulations. The ability to design simulators, as mentioned in the course’s learning objectives, is a key application of PowerPoint techniques detailed in the course. The course’s focus on animation principles, and the practical application of these principles in projects (the radar system, for example), can give a simulation specialist a new understanding of what is possible with PowerPoint. This course can help build a foundation for visual design.
Instructional Designer
An instructional designer creates learning materials, often in a digital format. This course can be useful to an instructional designer looking to incorporate rich visuals into instruction. The course demonstrates the use of PowerPoint to design and animate graphics, which can help an instructional designer create more engaging content. The course helps build a foundation in creating interactive elements using techniques like triggers to triggers. The projects covered, which include a radar system and a snooker game, illustrate the potential of PowerPoint as an animation tool. This course will boost the ability of an instructional designer to create interactive and visually compelling learning experiences.
Video Editor
A video editor assembles video footage into a final product. This course can help a video editor add animated motion graphics to their videos, created directly with PowerPoint. Video editors can use this course to acquire skills in animation, a related field. The course covers animation techniques, hidden triggers, motion paths, and scaling secrets, which are all relevant to motion graphics work. The course's instruction on mixing 2D and 3D animations, as well as its projects in video editing, can help a video editor add more style and impact to their projects. This may help a video editor use PowerPoint as a way to rapidly create certain types of on screen graphics.
Technical Trainer
A technical trainer delivers instruction on technical topics, often within a corporate setting. This course may be helpful for a technical trainer who wants to create visually engaging training materials. The skills taught in this course demonstrate how to use PowerPoint for creating animated diagrams, simulations, and other visuals that can be beneficial in technical training. The use of hidden triggers and nested triggers to create interactive simulations, as well as slide design techniques, provide a foundation for an engaging instructional style. The project focused on a radar system and the simulated Windows boot can provide inspiration to a technical trainer looking to create memorable learning experiences.
Digital Artist
A digital artist creates artwork using digital tools. This course may be useful to a digital artist as it explores how to use Microsoft PowerPoint in novel ways, pushing it beyond its intended use as a presentation tool. The course focuses on advanced illustration design using merge shape operations, which help a digital artist create complex illustrations within PowerPoint. The course’s exploration of animation principles, as well as motion paths, can help a digital artist develop skills in creating animations, even within a tool like PowerPoint. The content on combining 2D and 3D animations is something that a digital artist may find useful.
Graphic Designer
A graphic designer creates visual content for various media. This course may be helpful for a graphic designer who is looking to add motion graphics to their skill set, or for creating quick design layouts. The course teaches animation and illustration principles using PowerPoint. The course covers illustration design with merge shape operations, grouping approaches, and advanced rotations. While graphic designers may typically use programs like Adobe Illustrator, the techniques taught in the course can supplement their skills in a tool that they may already be familiar with. The course’s projects demonstrate how to use PowerPoint in an advanced way, pushing it beyond presentations.
Marketing Specialist
A marketing specialist develops and implements marketing strategies to promote products or services. This course may be useful for a marketing specialist who needs to create engaging visual content for their campaigns. The course teaches animation using PowerPoint and explores how to create motion graphics. The projects in the course demonstrate how to use PowerPoint to create eye-catching visuals. A marketing specialist can apply the skills learned in the course to create animated presentations or videos. The course’s instruction on hidden triggers and animation techniques may help a marketing specialist create dynamic visuals for various marketing platforms. This course may give a marketing specialist a new and useful tool.

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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in PowerPoint Animation ENGINE Unleashed.
Comprehensive guide to traditional animation principles and techniques. While it doesn't focus specifically on PowerPoint, the fundamental animation concepts it covers are directly applicable to creating compelling motion graphics in any medium. It provides a deep understanding of timing, spacing, and character animation, which can elevate the quality of PowerPoint animations. This book is more valuable as additional reading than it is as a current reference.
Provides a comprehensive overview of motion graphics principles and techniques. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic animation to advanced visual effects. It valuable resource for understanding the theoretical underpinnings of the animation techniques taught in the course. This book can be used as a reference text to better understand the principles of motion graphics.

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