Photo Slideshow software?
Apr 24, 2007, 3:03 pm
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Photo Slideshow software?
I am looking for a good photo slide show software.
I recently got Nero 7 Ultimate, but I cannot add music to the slideshow. I have not really tried too hard to see if it is option but it is not immediately obvious.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good DVD photo slide show making software?
I recently got Nero 7 Ultimate, but I cannot add music to the slideshow. I have not really tried too hard to see if it is option but it is not immediately obvious.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good DVD photo slide show making software?
Apr 24, 2007, 3:27 pm
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I was actually going to recomend Nero. Roxio also makes a software MyDVD to do what you are looking to do. Even Window Movie Maker (Free) can be used to create the slideshow, however you would still need a way to put it on DVD if you want a menu, etc....
Apr 24, 2007, 3:33 pm
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Microsoft has a free download "Photo Story 3". It does one thing, and it does it exceptionally well - creates slide shows (including pans, fads, music, etc.) from digital photos. It's very easy to use and the results are impressive. I'm not easily impressed, but this program is a real gem:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...y/default.mspx
Bruce
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...y/default.mspx
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Apr 24, 2007, 3:46 pm
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Apr 24, 2007, 5:11 pm
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I've used Sony's Vegas Movie Studio+DVD (came with the VAIO) but it does video and photos so probably more than what you need.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/...d=977&spid=341
Their PhotoGo product only does photos
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/...ct.asp?pid=427
The Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements bundle on my old machine worked really well for editing photos and imported DV footage then burning them to disc with music, transistions etc.
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/...d=977&spid=341
Their PhotoGo product only does photos
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/...ct.asp?pid=427
The Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements bundle on my old machine worked really well for editing photos and imported DV footage then burning them to disc with music, transistions etc.
Apr 24, 2007, 9:34 pm
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If you don't mind spending a bit of money ($30ish) Photodex ProShow works great for me. You just drag and drop photos and music (mp3 or wav) and add any effects you may want. Burns to a videoCD or DVD.
http://www.photodex.com/products/proshow/
http://www.photodex.com/products/proshow/
Apr 25, 2007, 11:20 am
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Another vote for PS3. IMHO, it does a better job than some programs that costs up to $100. It is extremely intuitive and easy to use. You can add text and sound (and music). You can control transitions from shot to shot.
As said, its short coming is the lack of DVD burning capability. To counter that, I use Adobe Premiere Photo Elements (paid version). In fact, I do my slide show with PS3 and then use Adobe PE to burn DVD. They work well together.
As said, its short coming is the lack of DVD burning capability. To counter that, I use Adobe Premiere Photo Elements (paid version). In fact, I do my slide show with PS3 and then use Adobe PE to burn DVD. They work well together.
Apr 25, 2007, 2:37 pm
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If you have Vista Ultimate or Home Premium, it's all there, inc. burning the DVD.
Slideshow:
Click this button if your DVD is a slide show of digital photos. In the window that appears, you can add one or more music files to play in the background, specify the number of seconds to display each photo, select a transition between photos (Cross Fade, Dissolve, Wipe, and so on), and choose whether you want the slide show to pan and zoom the photos.
Slideshow:
Click this button if your DVD is a slide show of digital photos. In the window that appears, you can add one or more music files to play in the background, specify the number of seconds to display each photo, select a transition between photos (Cross Fade, Dissolve, Wipe, and so on), and choose whether you want the slide show to pan and zoom the photos.
Mar 25, 2010, 5:25 am
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I'll add my modest experience with slide-show software.
A few years ago, I started with PhotoStory3. I still like it.
Last year I learned Windows Movie Maker basics on my XP machine,
at first primarily because I was converting old AVI files to WMV..
It is also stable, and mixes video and stills OK.
More recently I discovered that WMM on my Vista Premium machine
has a very different interface, and is called Movie Maker LIVE.
Two months ago I played with Animoto for a while.
Fun, not quite enough flexibility, maybe too much Pizazz.
Very slick for cranking out little 30-sec bites for free.
Don't use their AP via Facebook, go straight to Animoto.com.
Last month I finally discovered the feature in PICASA 3
to make "movies". I love the "Face Mode" Pan and Zoom transition.
Very nicely integrated with my collection which is already in PICASA.
Today I made a few videos to upload to Facebook,.
and chose to use XP-based WMM. I like the many choices
it gives in the trade-off between bit-rate and file-size.
I thought all this experimenting would lead to a preferred
software., Surprisingly I think I can see using each of them
in diffeent situations for the near future.
A few years ago, I started with PhotoStory3. I still like it.
Last year I learned Windows Movie Maker basics on my XP machine,
at first primarily because I was converting old AVI files to WMV..
It is also stable, and mixes video and stills OK.
More recently I discovered that WMM on my Vista Premium machine
has a very different interface, and is called Movie Maker LIVE.
Two months ago I played with Animoto for a while.
Fun, not quite enough flexibility, maybe too much Pizazz.
Very slick for cranking out little 30-sec bites for free.
Don't use their AP via Facebook, go straight to Animoto.com.
Last month I finally discovered the feature in PICASA 3
to make "movies". I love the "Face Mode" Pan and Zoom transition.
Very nicely integrated with my collection which is already in PICASA.
Today I made a few videos to upload to Facebook,.
and chose to use XP-based WMM. I like the many choices
it gives in the trade-off between bit-rate and file-size.
I thought all this experimenting would lead to a preferred
software., Surprisingly I think I can see using each of them
in diffeent situations for the near future.
Last edited by MrHalliday; Apr 14, 2010 at 1:50 am Reason: spelling
Apr 13, 2010, 12:31 pm
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Just tried 2 other ways to create a slide show that fits the OP's desire.
(1) I use PowerPoint from the MS Office 2010-BETA (free beta version for download). You can drag & drop photos onto the slide, add sound, add text. Set all the transitioning & timing effects. And there you go.
Still need some other to burn DVD, if you need DVD.
(2) I also use LR3-BETA.2. You can add music and set duration. this BEAT is also available for free download (adobe dot com). Not as elaborate as the ppt though.
(1) I use PowerPoint from the MS Office 2010-BETA (free beta version for download). You can drag & drop photos onto the slide, add sound, add text. Set all the transitioning & timing effects. And there you go.
Still need some other to burn DVD, if you need DVD.
(2) I also use LR3-BETA.2. You can add music and set duration. this BEAT is also available for free download (adobe dot com). Not as elaborate as the ppt though.
Apr 13, 2010, 4:48 pm
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I use slide show function in XnView, a freeware. It also has filters for many file formats including Nikon NEF raw and older Kodak D25. The only thing it can't do is make a DVD movie to use in a DVD player.
Apr 13, 2010, 8:18 pm
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Actually, I've got pretty exacting requirements on setting the transition effects, how long between each picture or effect, text, adding music, etc, etc. All while maintaining the highest pic quality possible.
For that, I found Ulead DVD Pictureshow 4 to be best. (Actually, Pictureshow 2 outputs in slightly higher quality but fewer effects.)
I'm now testing a few others to see which ones actually output in full HD. Still haven't found one I like yet...
For that, I found Ulead DVD Pictureshow 4 to be best. (Actually, Pictureshow 2 outputs in slightly higher quality but fewer effects.)
I'm now testing a few others to see which ones actually output in full HD. Still haven't found one I like yet...
Apr 15, 2010, 1:05 am
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I searched on line,and i have tried wondershare dvd slideshow maker
The free trail is for 30 days,i think it is fine for me,i can edit the pics,add templates,effect,,,now i am thinking to buy it,,what do you think about it?
The free trail is for 30 days,i think it is fine for me,i can edit the pics,add templates,effect,,,now i am thinking to buy it,,what do you think about it?
Last edited by sbm12; Apr 17, 2010 at 12:09 pm