Another emphasis animation that just does not work with images that have transparent, or semi-transparent areas is the VERTICAL HIGHLIGHT. Here is our sample image, which as a nice drop shadow and no background so it will work on any color background.
We then apply the VERTICAL EMPHASIS animation:
But when animated the nice transparent background becomes opacue/solid:
An alternative is to create the same effect with some advanced animation. First is to apply a GROW/SHRINK animation:
In the animation setting on the EFFECTS tab we need to:
1. Size needs to be greater than 100, how much will depend on your slide
2. Turn on SMOOTH START
3. Turn on SMOOTH END
4. Turn on AUTO REVERSE
The key to this effect is to use the drop-down and change the animation from BOTH to VERTICAL only:
– Troy @ TLC