Movies not always working using PPT 2007

[DeDe]

Hello Everyone,

I have been asked this question...I hope you can help.

"When we insert a few movies into PowerPoint presentations we have noticed
that when the presentation and related embedded files are saved onto the desk
top, or onto a USB stick the power point, movie and embedded files all work.

However, when we save onto the network the movies and embedded files do not
work.

My question is: To have a movie work within a PowerPoint presentation is
there a maximum number of "file paths" it can go through before it won't
work?"

Thank you in advance.

 

[Michael Koerner]

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Michael Koerner
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Hello Everyone,

I have been asked this question...I hope you can help.

"When we insert a few movies into PowerPoint presentations we have noticed
that when the presentation and related embedded files are saved onto the
desk
top, or onto a USB stick the power point, movie and embedded files all work.

However, when we save onto the network the movies and embedded files do not
work.

My question is: To have a movie work within a PowerPoint presentation is
there a maximum number of "file paths" it can go through before it won't
work?"

Thank you in advance.

 

[Sarrena]

Hello,
Not all inserted files in PowerPoint are embedded. The difference
between linked and embedded, please view:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/HA010348231033.aspx

If you want to save your presentation onto network, a direct way is
packing the movies and presentation, here are the steps:
1. Put the movie files and the PowerPoint presentation in a same
folder.
2. Reinsert these files to PowerPoint presentation. Then package the
folder and then upload to network.

At the sametime, converting your presentation to flash movie (http://
sn.im/t6zj6 ) or video will be a good way to share your presentation
online for others to view.