Your slides aren't static images. Every slide in Lurio already moves — elements fade in, text appears smoothly, sections build naturally. Your deck looks polished without you asking for anything.
This article shows you how to steer the motion: dial it up, dial it down, or change direction. And if you want something specific — a particular hover effect, a choreographed entrance — you can direct that too.
Motion Is Already Built In
The AI adds motion to every slide by default. Elements don't just appear — they enter with purpose. Cards build one at a time. Numbers count up. Sections reveal in a natural reading order. This happens automatically because motion makes information easier to follow and keeps viewers engaged.
You don't need to ask for "entrance animations" or "fade effects." They're already there. Your steering starts from a polished baseline, not a blank page.
Steering the Energy
When a slide's motion doesn't feel right, describe the energy you want — not the specific animation.
More energy
"This slide is too static — bring it to life"
"Make this feel more dynamic — the metrics should feel exciting, not just informative"
"The opening slide needs to hit harder — more dramatic entrance"
"Give this more momentum — it should feel like things are moving fast"
Less energy
"Too much movement here — calm it down"
"This slide has a lot of data — keep the motion subtle so it doesn't distract"
"Strip back the animation — let the content speak"
"This should feel still and confident, not busy"
Different energy
"The motion feels playful but this is a board update — make it feel measured and deliberate"
"The entrance is too slow — make it snappier"
"Everything arrives at once — reveal things one at a time so the viewer follows the story"
"This feels mechanical — make the motion feel more natural and organic"
The AI translates these reactions into specific animation choices: timing, easing, direction, stagger patterns. You describe the feeling, it handles the technique.
What Motion Can Do
Knowing what's possible helps you steer. You don't need to specify these — the AI picks the right treatment. But if you see a slide and think "I want more," here's what's available.
Entrance Animations
How elements appear when the slide loads. The AI handles this automatically, but you can steer the approach:
"Reveal things one at a time — walk the viewer through each point"
"The headline should arrive first, then everything else follows"
"Build this left to right — it's a timeline, the order matters"
Hover Effects
What happens when a viewer moves their mouse over an element. These add depth — viewers discover more by exploring.
"I want viewers to be able to explore more detail without the slide feeling cluttered"
"Show the basic info by default, but let people hover to learn more"
"Make the cards feel interactive — something should happen when you hover"
The AI might respond with a card that lifts and reveals a bio, a feature tile that expands with a description, or a metric that shows a trend on hover. The specific choice depends on the content.
Animated Numbers
Counters that climb from zero to their final value. One of the most effective techniques for key metrics — the number feels earned, not just stated. The AI uses these automatically for standout figures.
"Make the revenue number feel like an achievement — not just a figure"
"The growth rate should feel impressive when it lands"
Progress Indicators
Bars and rings that fill up, timelines that build. These work for fundraising targets, project milestones, and completion tracking.
"Show how far along we are — the fundraise should feel like momentum"
Choreographed Sequences
When the order of appearance tells a story: the problem lands first, then the solution reveals. The headline appears, then the evidence builds underneath. Each step lights up before connecting to the next.
"Walk them through this — don't show everything at once"
"The problem should hit first. Then a pause. Then the solution."
"Build this step by step — each milestone should feel like progress"
Adding Interactivity
Interactive elements — hover reveals, expandable cards, explorable comparisons — make your slides feel alive. The AI adds these when the content supports it, but you can steer:
"Make this explorable — let viewers dig into the details on each feature"
"The pricing tiers should feel interactive — viewers should be able to compare"
"Add some interactivity to the team slide — let people learn more about each person"
"This comparison should feel engaging, not just a static table"
When Less Motion Is More
Not every slide benefits from animation. The AI has good instincts here, but as a guide:
Slides that benefit from motion:
- Key metrics — counters make numbers feel impactful
- Team pages — hover reveals add depth without clutter
- Process or timeline slides — sequential reveals tell a story
- Closing CTA — a well-timed entrance makes the ask feel deliberate
Slides that benefit from stillness:
- Dense data tables — motion can distract from the numbers
- Slides with lots of text — let the content breathe
- Section dividers — a bold statement doesn't need animation
- Slides the viewer needs to study — give them time to read
If you don't steer the motion at all, the AI makes tasteful choices. You're adjusting the dial, not building from zero.
What to Read Next
- Making Your Numbers Land — How to make your data slides feel impactful.
- How the AI Chooses Your Layout — How content shapes the structure of your slides.
- Trusting the AI vs Taking the Wheel — When to let the AI lead and when to direct.
Your slides aren't static images. Every slide in Lurio already moves — elements fade in, text appears smoothly, sections build naturally. Your deck looks polished without you asking for anything.
This article shows you how to steer the motion: dial it up, dial it down, or change direction. And if you want something specific — a particular hover effect, a choreographed entrance — you can direct that too.
Motion Is Already Built In
The AI adds motion to every slide by default. Elements don't just appear — they enter with purpose. Cards build one at a time. Numbers count up. Sections reveal in a natural reading order. This happens automatically because motion makes information easier to follow and keeps viewers engaged.
You don't need to ask for "entrance animations" or "fade effects." They're already there. Your steering starts from a polished baseline, not a blank page.
Steering the Energy
When a slide's motion doesn't feel right, describe the energy you want — not the specific animation.
More energy
"This slide is too static — bring it to life"
"Make this feel more dynamic — the metrics should feel exciting, not just informative"
"The opening slide needs to hit harder — more dramatic entrance"
"Give this more momentum — it should feel like things are moving fast"
Less energy
"Too much movement here — calm it down"
"This slide has a lot of data — keep the motion subtle so it doesn't distract"
"Strip back the animation — let the content speak"
"This should feel still and confident, not busy"
Different energy
"The motion feels playful but this is a board update — make it feel measured and deliberate"
"The entrance is too slow — make it snappier"
"Everything arrives at once — reveal things one at a time so the viewer follows the story"
"This feels mechanical — make the motion feel more natural and organic"
The AI translates these reactions into specific animation choices: timing, easing, direction, stagger patterns. You describe the feeling, it handles the technique.
What Motion Can Do
Knowing what's possible helps you steer. You don't need to specify these — the AI picks the right treatment. But if you see a slide and think "I want more," here's what's available.
Entrance Animations
How elements appear when the slide loads. The AI handles this automatically, but you can steer the approach:
"Reveal things one at a time — walk the viewer through each point"
"The headline should arrive first, then everything else follows"
"Build this left to right — it's a timeline, the order matters"
Hover Effects
What happens when a viewer moves their mouse over an element. These add depth — viewers discover more by exploring.
"I want viewers to be able to explore more detail without the slide feeling cluttered"
"Show the basic info by default, but let people hover to learn more"
"Make the cards feel interactive — something should happen when you hover"
The AI might respond with a card that lifts and reveals a bio, a feature tile that expands with a description, or a metric that shows a trend on hover. The specific choice depends on the content.
Animated Numbers
Counters that climb from zero to their final value. One of the most effective techniques for key metrics — the number feels earned, not just stated. The AI uses these automatically for standout figures.
"Make the revenue number feel like an achievement — not just a figure"
"The growth rate should feel impressive when it lands"
Progress Indicators
Bars and rings that fill up, timelines that build. These work for fundraising targets, project milestones, and completion tracking.
"Show how far along we are — the fundraise should feel like momentum"
Choreographed Sequences
When the order of appearance tells a story: the problem lands first, then the solution reveals. The headline appears, then the evidence builds underneath. Each step lights up before connecting to the next.
"Walk them through this — don't show everything at once"
"The problem should hit first. Then a pause. Then the solution."
"Build this step by step — each milestone should feel like progress"
Adding Interactivity
Interactive elements — hover reveals, expandable cards, explorable comparisons — make your slides feel alive. The AI adds these when the content supports it, but you can steer:
"Make this explorable — let viewers dig into the details on each feature"
"The pricing tiers should feel interactive — viewers should be able to compare"
"Add some interactivity to the team slide — let people learn more about each person"
"This comparison should feel engaging, not just a static table"
When Less Motion Is More
Not every slide benefits from animation. The AI has good instincts here, but as a guide:
Slides that benefit from motion:
- Key metrics — counters make numbers feel impactful
- Team pages — hover reveals add depth without clutter
- Process or timeline slides — sequential reveals tell a story
- Closing CTA — a well-timed entrance makes the ask feel deliberate
Slides that benefit from stillness:
- Dense data tables — motion can distract from the numbers
- Slides with lots of text — let the content breathe
- Section dividers — a bold statement doesn't need animation
- Slides the viewer needs to study — give them time to read
If you don't steer the motion at all, the AI makes tasteful choices. You're adjusting the dial, not building from zero.
What to Read Next
- Making Your Numbers Land — How to make your data slides feel impactful.
- How the AI Chooses Your Layout — How content shapes the structure of your slides.
- Trusting the AI vs Taking the Wheel — When to let the AI lead and when to direct.