How to shorten a movie file in PowerPoint 2003

[ronco1980]

I have a .wmv clip that runs 45 seconds. How do I reduce it to about 30
seconds?

 

[tohlz]

You can add a stop effect onto the movie so that it will play only for 30
seconds.
First, insert the movie.
Then, click Slide Show > Custom Animation.
Click on the movie, then click Add Effect > Movie Actions > Stop.
Double click on the stop effect to bring up a dialog box.
Click on the timing tab.
Click on the Start dropdown field and select "With Previous".
Click on the Delay input and set it to 30 seconds.
Does it help?
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[John Wilson]

Hi Tolhz - I just learned a new trick!!

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[tohlz]

What trick?
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[John Wilson]

Sorry - I just meant shortening movies! ( I have a video editor so dont
really need it but I never realised you could easily do this.)

John

Certified Microsoft Office Specialist

 

[tohlz]

<g>. Off to bed now. ;-)
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Site Updated: April 13, 2006
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[ronco1980]

Thanks. It didn't work exactly as you described. I had several other effects
in between, so I just used the path you mentioned and set it to end "after
previous" a few seconds. Not sure why the other method did not work. Probably
user error. Thanks again.