Slideshow Software?

**M38A1** · 12-31-2009, 10:52 AM

Currently I use Adobe's Photoshop Elements or Premier for putting together slideshows with a music track. The output is 'acceptable' most of the time in a .wmv format for the computer and 'acceptable' when turned into a DVD. The DVD images when displayed are somewhat pixelated when displayed however. I'm also using high-res pictures in the process.

What software does a great job of allowing one to lay down a music track then sequence high-res photos to the music that has an output of both .wmv and can be dumped on a DVD? Also, it should be very compatible with Vimeo, YouTube etc. with the same good results.

Price point is also a consideration so I'm not looking for a truely professional package.

Any ideas? What do 'yall use and what are your thoughts on the results?

As monitors and televisions become higher quality, the lesser quality of my slideshows is now becomming obvious.

Thx

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VRoss · 12-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Can Picasa do smth like this? I only suggesting that because I find everything else about that software truly outstanding.

ceddec · 12-31-2009, 12:24 PM

At work we use powerpoint (can get free reader) or a Mac program, the name of which escapes me, but can play in Quicktime.

RedPill · 12-31-2009, 12:28 PM

I use Camtasia Studio at work. Its primary purpose is screen capture, but it produces some good quality video. Occasionally I will put images into PowerPoint, then capture them with Camtasia. Usually I do that when someone gives me a PowerPoint to work with, or when I want to use one of the PowerPoint backgrounds.

**WoodButcher** · 12-31-2009, 03:21 PM

Picassa can do it, but only one mp3 file. So you have to do some magic to append some mp3s to last for the whole slide show. Or the song repeats.

On the Mac you can do it in iDVD and watch in Quicktime.

Duke · 12-31-2009, 03:36 PM

Have you tried Photo Story? LINK

I used to use it prior to switching to the fruitier computer

**Gilk51** · 12-31-2009, 06:36 PM

I use Photodex ProShow Gold for mine. Outputs in a variety of formats, including U-toob.

**STScott** · 12-31-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilk51

I use Photodex ProShow Gold for mine. Outputs in a variety of formats, including U-toob.

Two thumbs up for Pro Show!!!

12-31-2009, 10:52 AM	#1
M38A1 Administrator Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Capitol of Weirdness Posts: 12,190	Slideshow Software? Currently I use Adobe's Photoshop Elements or Premier for putting together slideshows with a music track. The output is 'acceptable' most of the time in a .wmv format for the computer and 'acceptable' when turned into a DVD. The DVD images when displayed are somewhat pixelated when displayed however. I'm also using high-res pictures in the process. What software does a great job of allowing one to lay down a music track then sequence high-res photos to the music that has an output of both .wmv and can be dumped on a DVD? Also, it should be very compatible with Vimeo, YouTube etc. with the same good results. Price point is also a consideration so I'm not looking for a truely professional package. Any ideas? What do 'yall use and what are your thoughts on the results? As monitors and televisions become higher quality, the lesser quality of my slideshows is now becomming obvious. Thx . __________________ Scott 2002 R1150GS (I think I'm 'gonna just call it "Number 5") "I've been everywhere, man" 100K miles of smiles "Everyone should have something in their life that requires a helmet" - Ann Sweeney

12-31-2009, 11:32 AM	#2
VRoss Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dripping Springs Posts: 2,044	Re: Slideshow Software? Can Picasa do smth like this? I only suggesting that because I find everything else about that software truly outstanding.

12-31-2009, 12:24 PM	#3
ceddec Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,591	Re: Slideshow Software? At work we use powerpoint (can get free reader) or a Mac program, the name of which escapes me, but can play in Quicktime. __________________ Dennis 06 650 Burgman - Hers 06 FJR - Mine

12-31-2009, 12:28 PM	#4
RedPill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 7,936	Re: Slideshow Software? I use Camtasia Studio at work. Its primary purpose is screen capture, but it produces some good quality video. Occasionally I will put images into PowerPoint, then capture them with Camtasia. Usually I do that when someone gives me a PowerPoint to work with, or when I want to use one of the PowerPoint backgrounds. __________________ Red pill/blue pill. Your choice. ____________________________________________ "Never raise your hands to your children. It leaves your groin unprotected." - Red Buttons

12-31-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
WoodButcher Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,379	Re: Slideshow Software? Picassa can do it, but only one mp3 file. So you have to do some magic to append some mp3s to last for the whole slide show. Or the song repeats. On the Mac you can do it in iDVD and watch in Quicktime. __________________ Rusty Myers "Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" - T. Magnum, P.I. 1999 DR650 - still not from this century 2006 DR200 - little engine that could 2009 R1200GS Adventure - finally, a new bike

12-31-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
Duke Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Woodlands & Woden, TX Posts: 3,689	Re: Slideshow Software? Have you tried Photo Story? LINK I used to use it prior to switching to the fruitier computer

12-31-2009, 06:36 PM	#7
Gilk51 Pie Man v2.0 (retired) Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 19,991	Re: Slideshow Software? I use Photodex ProShow Gold for mine. Outputs in a variety of formats, including U-toob. __________________ .......Chuck blue '04 Suzuki DL650 Wii-Strom, VSRI 1586 black cherry '07 Yamaha FJR1300

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