powerpoint 2007 inserting avi files

[Guest]

I'm trying to insert a movie file, or AVI File into powerpoint, nothing too
long just a brief clip. I can insert the clip and see the picture of it in a
still frame but when I go to preview the presentation it shows the first shot
than the screen where the movie is supposed to be playing goes black, but you
can still hear the sound.
Any ideas what I may be doing wrong.

 

[Guest]

Hi

Is the file in the same folder as the ppt? If not, move it there, re-insert
it and see if that works. If not, post back.

Lucy
--
MOS Master Instructor
www.aneasiertomorrow.com.au

PowerPoint Live 2007 28-31 October in New Orleans www.pptlive.com
See you there

 

[Guest]

What exactlly do you mean the same folder? Both powerpoint and WMV file are
saved on the desktop.

 

[Guest]

That will probably be the problem Long file paths & powerpoint links
don't really mix well and your desktop will be something like C:\Documents
and Settings\<user name>\Desktop\<your file>. Create a folder on your C
drive, move or copy the files there, re-insert video and hopefully all will
be well. If you are unsure about creating folders & moving files, post back
with version of windows.

Lucy
--
MOS Master Instructor
www.aneasiertomorrow.com.au

PowerPoint Live 2007 28-31 October in New Orleans www.pptlive.com
See you there

 

[Guest]

Okay, I made a folder on the desktop, I put the powerpoint and AVI file in
there and I was finally able to insert it into the PP pres, it did play just
this time without sound. I did open it in Windows media player and it is a
good file.

 

[Guest]

Hi

OK, bit of a mix up. Don't create a folder on your desktop - place it
directly on the c drive so the path is C:\<folder name>. To do this, open
windows explorer (right click start menu -> explore) and drag the folder from
your desktop to 'Local Disk (C' - your local disk may not be C, but most
are

Lucy
--
MOS Master Instructor
www.aneasiertomorrow.com.au

PowerPoint Live 2007 28-31 October in New Orleans www.pptlive.com
See you there

 

[Guest]

Okay, I got it to work, the AVI file showed the picture but no sound, I
converted the file to MPEG and it work with sound and video. I think it was
the file extension that was incorrect.

 

[Guest]

Hmmmm. afaik avi files are fine. But you got it working so it doesn't really
matter Still have a read of these for future reference:
http://www.playsforcertain.com/tutorial.htm and
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00250.htm

Lucy
--
MOS Master Instructor
www.aneasiertomorrow.com.au

PowerPoint Live 2007 28-31 October in New Orleans www.pptlive.com
See you there

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the help, I'll take a look at the links.
Thanks.

 

[Martha]

help...inserted movie clip from same folder it shows sound but picture is just black

 

[LVTravel]

You are posting a question (apparently) on a three year old post and using
the worst place to actually place the post (eggheadcafe). The only reason I
would see this is that I still use Microsoft newsgroups that are remaining
open and EHC is leaching off of them. Recommend posting in MS Forum at
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/pptpics/threads