Feasible to export and manipulate Mathematica animations in Powerpoint?

[raycjg]

Hi PhysicsForummers!

I'm working to export some dynamic animations from Mathematica to Powerpoint but found that the only way is to export into a video file before inserting into Ppt.

This makes the picture blur and i wonder is there any way i can export without dramatic loss in quality (never mind if its in vid) and manipulate Mathematica animations in Powerpoint?

They are for use in a presentation on Computer Aided Geometric Design (see attached pic) and notes preparation. Other suggestions that allow presentations to be as simple to prepare using Ppt and yet harness the functionality and graphics, dynamic interactivity of Mathematica is welcomed.

I've heard of Maple, Cinderella, Javaview etc. are they more suitable?

Thanks for sharing!

i'm using Mathematica 8.

Ray

 

[jvicens]

Hello Ray,

Thank you for sharing your question with the PhysicsForum community! I am a scientist with experience in using Mathematica for research and presentations, so I hope I can provide some helpful insights.

First of all, I completely understand your frustration with the blurring of images when exporting from Mathematica to Powerpoint. This is a common issue and unfortunately, there is no perfect solution. However, there are some steps you can take to minimize the loss of quality.

One option is to export your animations as a GIF file instead of a video file. GIF files tend to have better quality when inserted into Powerpoint. To do this, you can use the "Export" function in Mathematica and specify the file type as "GIF." You may have to play around with the resolution and frame rate to get the desired quality.

Another option is to use a third-party software, such as Adobe After Effects, to enhance the quality of your exported video file before inserting it into Powerpoint. This can be time-consuming, but it may be worth it for important presentations.

As for other software options, I have personally used Maple for presentations and found it to be quite user-friendly and versatile. However, I have not used Cinderella or Javaview, so I cannot speak to their suitability for your specific needs. It may be worth exploring and experimenting with different software to see which one best fits your workflow and presentation style.

I hope this helps and I wish you success with your presentation on Computer Aided Geometric Design!