Media in Powerpoint (2003 or 2007)..

[Telstar]

I was stunned to find that mpeg2 files, in fully compatible DVD format, will
not run in powerpoint via the insert media...instead I need to either embed
media player or URL link to a file for an external player.

Is this true? I have recoded into almost every possible mpeg2 format, and
absolutely nothing happens for playback except a brief flash.

If it is not clear, all of these files play perfectly in Windows Media
Players 9-11...I have 11 on this machine.

Finally,

Does anyone know of a video file format that will play on both Mac and PC
Powerpoint...that is, is interoperable?


Many thanks for insights.

 

[Troy @ TLC]

You are correct - MPG2 is not a format PPT accepts. Check here for a 1 page
summary of how PPT and Movies work (and don't work):
http://www.tlccreative.com/images/tutorials/movies.htm

When I have a multiplatform project I either use .wmv (nearly all Macs have
the plug-in to view) or MPEG1, which is truly universal.

 

[Telstar]

Extremely useful response. Many thanks!

You are correct - MPG2 is not a format PPT accepts. Check here for a 1
page summary of how PPT and Movies work (and don't work):
http://www.tlccreative.com/images/tutorials/movies.htm

When I have a multiplatform project I either use .wmv (nearly all Macs
have the plug-in to view) or MPEG1, which is truly universal.


--
- Troy Chollar
- TLC Creative Services, Inc.
- A MS PowerPoint MVP
- Host of www.ThePowerPointBlog.com

 

[William_Peterson via OfficeKB.com]

For cross-platform presentation, you'd better embed these video files into
your presentation.
Totally transforming the presentation with external files into other files
could be a solution. Flash may be a great file format with cross-platform
capability.
Try PPT2Flash at http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-flash.html

W.Peterson
http://www.squidoo.com/powerpoint2007

 

[Telstar]

It is impossible to embed video files into Powerpoint without external
programs.

They are either absolute or relative addressed depending on the way they are
inserted.

Using a third party utility or other method ruins the idea of
interoperability when you have no control over the set up you will be
presenting on.