Insert video clip object

[Chris Watts]

I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that if
you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same folder
as the presentation. etc.

Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object. This
works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it to
another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the same,
or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie file
situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at moving
the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.

Guidance would be welcome.

TIA
Chris

 

[Michael Koerner]

Everything in the same folder before you insert it into your PowerPoint presentation. Everything in the same folder when you move it. Does the AVI file play by it's self on the new computer?

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Michael Koerner
MS MVP - PowerPoint


I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that if
you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same folder
as the presentation. etc.

Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object. This
works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it to
another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the same,
or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie file
situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at moving
the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.

Guidance would be welcome.

TIA
Chris

 

[Chris Watts]

Thanks Steve, I feared as much.
VBA could be a possibility.
My temptation is just to reinsert the object when I get to the receiving
end. At least I can guarantee to be there!

cheers
Chris

 

[Chris Watts]

Yes, I followed those rules. As a test I just moved the lot (PPT + AVI) in the same folder) from one place to another on the same computer - and it couldn't find the AVI file - it got stuck in a locating the file loop.
cheers
Chris
Everything in the same folder before you insert it into your PowerPoint presentation. Everything in the same folder when you move it. Does the AVI file play by it's self on the new computer?

--
Michael Koerner
MS MVP - PowerPoint


I reguarily insert movies from file (wmv) into Powerpoint 2000. So I am
very familiar with the limitations and vagiaries such as having to use an
absolute address that must be shorter than ca 128 characters. And that if
you move the presentation ensuring that the movie file is in the same folder
as the presentation. etc.

Now I wish to insert an AVI file as a Video clip using Insert Object. This
works fine when you don't move anything. But I need to transport it to
another computer so the absolute location will not be the same. Do the same,
or similar, restrictions apply to this process as do for the movie file
situation? If not what constraints do apply. My first attempt at moving
the presentation and video failed - the video couldn't be located.

Guidance would be welcome.

TIA
Chris

 

[Austin Myers]

Won't work. Sorry...

When you insert it as an object you are really calling what ever media
player you have associated with the file format. (Windows Media Player?)
What is happening is that the media player can't find it.

So this prompts me to ask, why insert it as an object?



Austin Myers
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team

Creator of PFCPro, PFCMedia and PFCExpress
http://www.playsforcertain.com

 

[Chris Watts]

I normally insert a movie file using wmv which PPT understands. But on this
ocassion I have an avi file and all my attempts to convert it to wmv results
in an unaccepatble loss of quality.

Chris

 

[Chris Watts]

Many thanks, Steve.
I have just the one at the moment so will go with fixing it one site, so
I'll take a rain-check on your kind offer if I may.

all the best
Chris