How to Create an Iris Transition in PowerPoint

Learn how to create a cinematic transition in a presentation by customizing built-in animations.

In this PowerPoint video, Mike Parkinson shows how to build an opening iris effect into a presentation. By creating and merging shapes, he uses the built-in animations to create a cinematic transition.

This tutorial was taken from Mike’s “Hollywood FX for a Virtual Audience” session at our 2021 PowerPoint Presentation Design Deep Dive. Visit our Events page for all current and upcoming events.

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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025

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