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How to Add Color Effect to Recolor a Video in PowerPoint 2010

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Problem

There are many effects for video in Microsoft Power Point 2010 application. For example, change the brightness and contrast, frame shape, animations, etc. This article I will tell you how to recolor your video by applying a built-in stylized color effect, such as a sepia tone or gray scale.

Solution

  1. Select the video you want to deal with first.
    Add Color Effect to Recolor a Video in PowerPoint 2010
  2. On the ribbon, click "Video Tools" > "Format" tab, and go to "Adjust" group.
    Add Color Effect to Recolor a Video in PowerPoint 2010
  3. Then click the arrow besides "Color", and choose one type you like pre-built, stylized recolor effects.
    Add Color Effect to Recolor a Video in PowerPoint 2010
  4. To view additional colors, click "More Variations" under "Color".
    Add Color Effect to Recolor a Video in PowerPoint 2010
  5. Then you can see a box, including variations of theme colors, standard, or custom colors appears on the right.
    Add Color Effect to Recolor a Video in PowerPoint 2010
  6. For example, choose "Purple" for the recolor and the video will be like this.
    Add Color Effect to Recolor a Video in PowerPoint 2010
  7. That's all.

Tips

By the way, you can move your mouse pointer over the recolor effects, and use Live Preview to see what your video will look like with that recolor effect applied to it.

See also

How to Change the Brightness and Contrast of a Video in PowerPoint 2010
How to Add Fade Effect on Video Start or End in PowerPoint 2010

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  Cindy ,   Fhuanzh

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