How to Simulate a 3D Animation in PowerPoint

David Anderson of Articulate shows how to create an interactive scenario in PowerPoint.  While the tutorial is focused a bit on rapid elearning, once you learn the techniques, you could use it in many contexts.

It’s also an interesting way to create a 2.5D animation in PowerPoint.

What you’ll learn:

In the tutorial you’ll learn to add motion paths to images.  By varying the timing and length of the motion path, you can create a look that simulates more of a 3D type motion.

The tutorial below is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to using PowerPoint for animation.  In fact learning basic animation techniques and concepts is a good way to go if you want to get the most out of PowerPoint. 

The Complete Animation Course: The Principles, Practice and Techniques of Successful Animation provides a lot of the basics and foundational concepts for animation.

PowerPoint Animation Tutorial

Click here to view the animation tutorial.

With some practice, this could be a pretty cool effect.  How would you use an animation like this?