Adding Music to slide shows
Jun 29, 2018 06:28:51 #
bsprague wrote:
d.butler44 does not say what software he uses.
Software for video editing works very well for slideshows intended for screens. Premiere Elements comes with a system to generate background music as well as to use audio files from any source. Vegas Home Studio does it too. Lightroom has a Slideshow module with an option for a soundtrack.
There are lots of internet providers of "royalty free" music intended for background music. Some is free and some costs.
Software for video editing works very well for slideshows intended for screens. Premiere Elements comes with a system to generate background music as well as to use audio files from any source. Vegas Home Studio does it too. Lightroom has a Slideshow module with an option for a soundtrack.
There are lots of internet providers of "royalty free" music intended for background music. Some is free and some costs.
I tried Premiere Elements but went back to Video Studio. It's easier to use and I get better results. Maybe that's the software and maybe it's just that I have more experience with Video Studio but that was my take on it. But I should add that Video Studio now comes with some nice music that you can use without worry about copyright issues.
Jun 29, 2018 07:28:55 #
Jun 29, 2018 07:37:00 #
A lot of programs like Pinnacle Studio 21 has a number of selections built in that you can use if you don't have your own music to use. Check your software to see what they require or provide.
Jun 29, 2018 07:39:24 #
LarryFitz
Loc: Beacon NY
I use NERO to create slide show. It supports music. Also, I can get an MPEG4 or a DVD movie format.
Jun 29, 2018 08:23:51 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
Others have covered the music copyright aspect. I've found royalty free music bland. I think the first step is to decide what kind of a slideshow you want. Do you want a boring or "wow!" show? Then pick the slideshow app which has the features you want. You get what you pay for. On my Mac, I use Fotomagico Pro, https://boinx.com/fotomagico/, which has a small gallery of royalty-free music. In Fotomagico, I often synchronize transitions to the music beat. The animation features are great. There are plenty of demos on the Boinx site, YouTube, etc. Have fun!
Jun 29, 2018 09:12:02 #
d.butler44 wrote:
I am creating a slide show of photos taken from a recent fly fishing trip and would ideas of adding music .
Easy. Apple IMovie. Takes a minute.
Jun 29, 2018 09:24:38 #
CPR wrote:
If you plan on putting it on Facebook keep in mind that they will check any music to see if you have rights to it or if it's free for anyone to use.
For getting Facebook or YouTube to "accept" your music choice, lower the pitch of the music by 2 half-tones. That will usually fool the automated audio checking. 1 Half-tone won't do it, but 2 or more will. There are several programs available to alter pitch.
Jun 29, 2018 09:30:37 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
d.butler44 wrote:
I am creating a slide show of photos taken from a recent fly fishing trip and would ideas of adding music .
Go to photodex.com and check out Pro Show. Two versions, Gold the cheaper and Producer the expensive one. Lots of samples and short tutorials to get you started, free trial download. Gold is about $70. CS t say enough about this program's capabilities and eas of use.
Jun 29, 2018 09:43:28 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
mborn wrote:
Thanks, mb. You're photo collection is awesome. Someday, may be someday, I can take pictures like you do.
Jun 29, 2018 09:48:41 #
A couple of weeks ago I did an experiment with Facebook and YouTube regarding music. My intent was to determine at what point someone else's music was considered my original music and no longer considered theirs. I used Audacity to change the pitch, speed, and tempo of the music. I did not use music with words because I don't put music with words in my videos. I think it distracts from them, and obviously lyrics that were changed in pitch, speed, or tempo certainly would. So I used "In the Hall of the Mountain King," "Bolero," and "1812 Overture" from the classical genre, and "Abaddon's Bolero" (Emerson Lake & Palmer) and "In the Hall of the Mountain King" (Electric Light Orchestra) from the rock genre.
The minimum that was required to pass muster with the Facebook and YouTube copyright gods was 2 full steps, or 21% speed change either faster or slower, or a 17% change in tempo without changing pitch. Once I started adding in special effects like Wahwah, Reverb, Echo, and Distortion, and modifying the Bass and Treble, it was very easy to make the music mine.
The minimum that was required to pass muster with the Facebook and YouTube copyright gods was 2 full steps, or 21% speed change either faster or slower, or a 17% change in tempo without changing pitch. Once I started adding in special effects like Wahwah, Reverb, Echo, and Distortion, and modifying the Bass and Treble, it was very easy to make the music mine.
Jun 29, 2018 09:54:52 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
gvarner wrote:
Go to photodex.com and check out Pro Show. Two versions, Gold the cheaper and Producer the expensive one. Lots of samples and short tutorials to get you started, free trial download. Gold is about $70. CS t say enough about this program's capabilities and eas of use.
I 2nd this e-motion. Like gvarner said, can't say enough about this program's capabilities and ease of use. Check it out. What have you get to lose? I tell you, once you use this slide show program, you will never look back again.
I posted earlier, a sample slideshow I created a couple summers ago when I was still a beginner to this slideshow program. Check it out and see for yourself. (Disclaimer: I have no financial ties whatsoever with Photodex.)
Jun 29, 2018 10:34:01 #
bbrowner wrote:
I have done exactly that by using iMovie. You can have nice transitions from one pic to the next. You can add titles, etc. You can add the music of your choice.
This link (below) will show an example of how I used iMovie for pics from the Chrysler Art Museum in Norfolk,VA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p9P32TJnQ4
This link (below) will show an example of how I used iMovie for pics from the Chrysler Art Museum in Norfolk,VA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p9P32TJnQ4
I like your method. May try it and compare with one of my existing slideshows.
Jun 29, 2018 11:05:12 #
Interesting - I use premiere elements for slide shows, etc. I just tried the 'movie' function in Picassa - not bad.. Thanks for mentioning it
Jun 29, 2018 11:17:59 #
I agree with Burkphoto. If you plan to share your photos, including music, make sure the music is legal to use. I use music called "Smartsound". It is Royalty Free and can be used almost anywhere, legally. It has a software application that allows the user to completely customize the
music, with a true beginning, middle and end, to fit the style and length one desires. The music is not cheap Midi Music, but is well orchestrated. It comes with a small library of music and you can buy more libraries. I have more than 4500 songs, from all genre. I use mine to create DVDs of my photos/videos, including wedding ceremonies. Obviously, I love the music. I think they have some music that can be used on YouTube for free. You might want to check it out.
music, with a true beginning, middle and end, to fit the style and length one desires. The music is not cheap Midi Music, but is well orchestrated. It comes with a small library of music and you can buy more libraries. I have more than 4500 songs, from all genre. I use mine to create DVDs of my photos/videos, including wedding ceremonies. Obviously, I love the music. I think they have some music that can be used on YouTube for free. You might want to check it out.
Jun 29, 2018 11:51:48 #
I use music from my CDs and show my shows to my friends, camera clubs, senior centers, etc. at no charge. I thought the restriction was you just couldn't charge admission for it. BTW, Audacity is great for mixing a soundtrack.
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