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DPFotos Loc: Pembroke, Ma

Pictxterowner wrote:

I think Windows Movie Maker works so well I make m... (show quote)

I agree...for a free program very powerful

johnske Loc: Townsville

Photo Story (free)

roger2012 Loc: Chichester West Sussex UK

I use PICTURES TO EXE at present 7.5 but the advantage of this software is once it is purchased you have upgrades for life. ProShow you have to pay for upgrades. The system is really versatile and sophisticated. Slides I am sorry to say are a thing of the past and far to expensive to produce.
Can be found on Winsoft.com site

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

Proshow Gold and Producer are both excellent, but not for Mac OS.

jaysnave wrote:

I was exited to make a wedding slideshow from Lightroom directly from my collection. Disappointed however in the limitations. Need an outside audio editor for more than one song, very few transition options, text editor is lacking.

Can anyone recommend a good slideshow program? I saw from a previous post that Proshow was mentioned.

DWHJR Loc: Kannapolis NC

jaysnave wrote:

I was exited to make a wedding slideshow from Lightroom directly from my collection. Disappointed however in the limitations. Need an outside audio editor for more than one song, very few transition options, text editor is lacking.

Can anyone recommend a good slideshow program? I saw from a previous post that Proshow was mentioned.

Pro show gold, very easy to use, just have to play around a little. Imports music really well. There is a trial version, try it, you'll like it.

skidooman Loc: Minnesota

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Lots of tutorials out there too.
I'm always learning about new features.
The thing I like about Producer is the ability to include layers and edit in Photoshop through the program.

I also use ProShow Producer. The founder/pres of the company put out a book called "secrets of Pro Show Experts" that is loaded with tips also.

Here's a link to a sample I show prospective clients if you have 2 1/2 minutes to spare.

http://www.stevehussphotography.net/p402006905/h6106daf#h6106daf

I know in Pro Show Producer you can remove the "Pro Show" tag/identifier logo thereby making the show your own. I'm not sure you can do that in the Gold version, I'm sure you can not with the online version.

RG4073 Loc: Kettering, OH

I've been using Lightroom for quite a few years, and as much as I like that product I have never thought its slide show feature to be particularly good. In fact, the newest version seems to be a step backwards!

Good discussion thread! Thank you for the new ideas!

Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.

jaysnave wrote:

I was exited to make a wedding slideshow from Lightroom directly from my collection. Disappointed however in the limitations. Need an outside audio editor for more than one song, very few transition options, text editor is lacking.

Can anyone recommend a good slideshow program? I saw from a previous post that Proshow was mentioned.

If you are seeking a simple to use (free) program try Slideshow Creator: http://download.cnet.com/Bolide-Slideshow-Creator/3000-13631_4-75628728.html

If you need to play around with music or commentary try
Audacity: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ A free program.

Lots of tutorials available for Audacity on Youtube.

roger2012 Loc: Chichester West Sussex UK

I belong to an Audio Visual Group some of the members used Pro Show and they were very proficient. But they are now changing over to Pictures to exe as it far more advanced. If you use Elements OR Photostory they have not got the features. Another site I use is Beckhamdigital.com.au he is an expert in Pictures to exe and Photoshop and gives tutorials mind you have to pay for them but very worth while.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

What program do Mac users use to produce slide shows?

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

jaysnave wrote:

I was exited to make a wedding slideshow from Lightroom directly from my collection. Disappointed however in the limitations. Need an outside audio editor for more than one song, very few transition options, text editor is lacking.

Can anyone recommend a good slideshow program? I saw from a previous post that Proshow was mentioned.

Pro Show Gold. :thumbup:

nicoma1963

Proshow producer is my favorite...photoshop elements does a real basic and is easy to use. Also have slide show expressions....it was cheap like $25....but the old version I have will not work with 64 bit windows 7.

Longhorn Loc: Austin, Texas

jaysnave wrote:

I was exited to make a wedding slideshow from Lightroom directly from my collection. Disappointed however in the limitations. Need an outside audio editor for more than one song, very few transition options, text editor is lacking.

Can anyone recommend a good slideshow program? I saw from a previous post that Proshow was mentioned.

The problem I have found with software programs I have tried is that the photos were less sharp than the originals. Even though the software would let you do a number of things, if the photos were not sharp, I was not pleased. I have found that Windows DVD Maker allows you to do a number of different things and it produces sharp, clear photos when transferred to a DVD.

DanDickens2

Apples "Key Note" is great. Then Microsoft has Powerpoint. If you want a web based slide shoe - you can convert (export as Flash files) and import both of those as Flash files into almost any web html editor. OR you can use any html editor to create a slide show Dreamweaver or my favorite Freeway Pro (only for the Apple Mac, as of the last time I checked). Google may have some free apps for this as well - I have not searched Google Apps for such - but they have so many apps - I can not believe they would not have one. I know that Apples Key Note and Microsoft will import mp3 or mp4 music files to play along with your slide show. Freeway Pro even allows you to hide the music control panel. Now this example is not a slide show but I could do so if I wanted - but here is an example of my web site with music behind each page - my sons song writing along with a few of mine - enjoy: http://www.dandickensneunoizstudio.com

paulst7 Loc: Brisbane Australia

I have been using photo magix you can also produce video. The learning curve isn't that steep you have a range of options as to the quality of the finished show. Think it's about $70 ish.