Morphing a 3D rotation in PowerPoint allows you to smoothly animate an object rotating or changing its 3D perspective between two slides. The core method involves using the Morph transition effect.
To morph a 3D rotation, you need to set up the starting point on one slide and the ending point on the next, then apply the Morph transition to the second slide.
Steps to Morph a 3D Rotation
Here's a simple breakdown of the process:
- Set up the starting state: Create your object (shape, text box, etc.) on a slide and apply the initial 3D rotation effect using Drawing Tools > Shape Effects > 3-D Rotation.
- Duplicate the slide: Right-click on the slide thumbnail in the left pane and select Duplicate Slide. This creates a copy with the object and its initial rotation.
- Define the ending state: Go to the duplicated slide. Select the object. Go back to Drawing Tools > Shape Effects > 3-D rotation once again and apply the desired ending 3D rotation. This reference step is crucial for setting the final position. You are modifying the same object on the new slide.
- Apply the Morph transition: With the second slide (the duplicated one with the ending rotation) selected in the thumbnail pane, go to the Transitions tab on the ribbon and click Morph.
- Preview the effect: Click Preview in the top left corner of the Transitions tab to see the 3D rotation smoothly animate between the two slides.
By duplicating the slide and modifying the 3D rotation of the same object on the second slide, the Morph transition recognizes the object and smoothly animates its transformation, including its 3D rotation change.
Why Use Morph for 3D Rotation?
- Smooth Animation: Provides a seamless transition between different 3D perspectives or rotations of an object.
- Easy Setup: Much simpler than manually keyframing rotations using complex animation paths.
- Versatile: Works with various shapes, text boxes, and even SmartArt.
Using the Morph transition is the most effective and built-in way to achieve a professional-looking 3D rotation animation in PowerPoint. Remember to apply the Morph transition only to the second slide where the rotation changes to its final state.
