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An Animaton Clip of a Young Man Gesturing

Item #: 34979

Type: PowerPoint Animations

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How do I insert this animation into PowerPoint?

Download the animated GIF from PresenterMedia. In PowerPoint, go to Insert → Pictures → This Device, and select your file. Resize and position it on your slide — it will animate automatically during the slideshow.

Can I use this animation in Google Slides?

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Can I use PowerPoint animations in other software?

Yes. Our animations are available as GIF files, which are widely supported across many platforms. You can insert them into any software that supports animated GIFs, including Microsoft Word, Keynote, Canva, email builders, websites, and most social media platforms. Just download the animation as a GIF and insert it like any standard image.

How do I stop this GIF from looping?

Use PresenterMedia's animation customizer to change the REPEATS setting to 1 before downloading. This will make the GIF play only once during your presentation.

Does this animation work in all versions of PowerPoint?

Animated GIFs are supported in most modern versions of PowerPoint, including PowerPoint 2016 and later. For best results, use in slideshow mode on desktop.

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This PowerPoint animation may be included in our free PowerPoint animations section. We offer a limited selection of animations for free so you can try them and see if they fit your design workflow. Visit the PowerPoint animations page and find free animations marked with a green arrow in the top-right corner of each preview thumbnail.

This engaging young man gesturing animation captures the art of communication and expression. The casually dressed character, wearing a light jacket and hoodie, stands confidently with an open hand extended, symbolizing approachability and dialogue. His friendly, expressive movement conveys themes of connection, interpersonal skills, and collaboration. This animation is ideal for presentations about teamwork, leadership, or effective communication, visually reinforcing the message that body language plays a key role in understanding and trust.

Adding this expressive animation to one of our PowerPoint templates instantly strengthens your visual message and builds a sense of professionalism with personality. It’s a great way to emphasize the importance of interaction and engagement within your presentation. Explore even more expressive character animations in our PowerPoint Animations collection to find visuals that bring your story to life.

How This Animation Tells a Visual Story

The Young Man Gesturing animation tells a relatable visual story about openness and human connection. Through subtle gestures and confident posture, the character embodies the idea of communication beyond words. This motion helps presenters forge an emotional bond with viewers — reminding them that connection, empathy, and expression are at the heart of collaboration. It transforms data or dialogue into a visual moment that feels personal and genuine, helping the audience connect on both a logical and emotional level.

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Using the Young Man Gesturing Animation in PowerPoint and Google Slides

  • Introduce or emphasize communication and collaboration topics
  • Highlight the impact of body language in presentations
  • Engage audiences through relatable, human-centered visuals
  • Support themes of teamwork, leadership, and connection

Adding this animated clip to a presentation slide in one of our PowerPoint templates creates a polished and dynamic look. The character’s inviting gesture makes any message about teamwork or interaction more impactful by pairing movement with meaning.

To insert the animation into both PowerPoint and Google Slides, follow these steps: For PowerPoint, download the animation in GIF format, go to the desired slide, click “Insert,” select “Pictures,” and choose the downloaded file. For Google Slides, click “Insert,” then “Image,” and upload the GIF from your computer. This is an easy way to add animated gifs to PowerPoint and insert animations in Google Slides while giving your presentation a more human touch.

Keywords

gesture, pointing, direction, guide, communication, conversation, student, youth, man

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