This is How I Did This Morph Animation On Powerpoint (UPDATED VERSION)

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps to create a morph animation in PowerPoint, correcting previous mistakes and covering everything missed in earlier tutorials. This updated version will guide you through the process of designing a visually appealing presentation using Microsoft 365 tools.

Chapter 1: Making the Wheel

1. Insert Smart Art

   • Go to Insert > SmartArt > Cycle.
   • Choose a circular design and click OK.
   • Add a maximum of shapes as needed.

2. Convert to Shapes

   • Select the SmartArt and go to Convert > Convert to Shapes.

3. Create Circles

   • Insert the first circle and enlarge it.
   • Center it properly.
   • Press Ctrl + D six times to create a total of seven circles.

4. Align Circles

   • Open the Selection Pane.
   • Hold Shift and select all circles.
   • Go to Arrange > Align > Align Center and Align Middle.

5. Subtract Shapes

   • Hold Shift to select one pie part and then a circle.
   • Go to Shape Format > Merge Shapes > Subtract.
   • Repeat for the remaining shapes to create pie segments.

6. Adjust Portions

   • Zoom in and decrease the size of the pie portions to create visible spaces.

7. Select Pictures

   • Choose seven pictures you want to use in your presentation.

Chapter 2: Inserting the Pictures

1. Crop Pictures

   • Send the selected picture to the back.
   • Resize it to match the corresponding pie portion.
   • Hold Shift to select both the picture and the portion.
   • Go to Shape Format > Merge Shapes > Intersect.

2. Adjust the Pictures

   • Use Picture Format > Crop to adjust the visible part of each image.

3. Group and Rotate

   • Select all pie shapes and hit Ctrl + G to group them.
   • Rotate the group to create the first effect.

4. Duplicate the Slide

   • Duplicate the first slide and adjust the items by deselecting the title.
   • Move the grouped pictures to the side and rotate them for effect.

5. Add Titles

   • Insert a title, customize the size, and center it.
   • Duplicate the title and change its text as needed.

6. Add Lines

   • Go to Insert > Shapes > Line to create a line under the title.
   • Adjust the thickness and color, then send it to the back.

7. Duplicate and Adjust Slides

   • Continue duplicating slides and adjusting titles and pictures as necessary.
   • Copy visuals to previous slides and adjust their positions.

Chapter 3: Slides Design and Transitions

1. Select All Slides

   • Press Ctrl + A to select all slides.

2. Apply Morph Transition

   • Go to Transition > Morph.
   • Set the duration to 0.75 seconds.

3. Final Adjustments

   • Review the slides, ensuring all elements are properly aligned.
   • Make any additional adjustments to visuals and titles.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created a dynamic morph animation presentation in PowerPoint. Remember to save your work and consider exploring additional visual elements to enhance your slides. To further refine your presentation, you may want to experiment with different layouts and animations. Enjoy sharing your polished presentation!