1. To create Custom Animation, go to Slide Show/Custom Animation. Choose
Add Effect at right. To draw your own, go to Motion Paths/Draw Custom Path
and Freeform or Scribble. There are many others to choose from.
To create an Animation Scheme, go to Slide Show/Animation Schemes. Choose
from Subtle, Moderate and Exciting. (These work well on Title Slide.)
To create a Slide Transition, go to Slide Show/SlideTransition and apply to
selected slides. You can also choose the speed and when to advance slide.
To format background, go to Format/Background. Click on the down arrow
(bottom left) of the Properties Box. There you can choose from your color palette
or Fill Effects.