Software to create slideshows (Page 2): I've used iMovie and Pro-show Gold and a couple of others. I'd select iMovie as the easiest and still versatile software. It's hard to ignore...

mikegreenwald Loc: Illinois

I've used iMovie and Pro-show Gold and a couple of others. I'd select iMovie as the easiest and still versatile software. It's hard to ignore Pro-show Gold though. Both are excellent.

DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA

I just had to create a slideshow for my son-in-law's dad's funeral. I found Movavi video suite 18 had all the tools I needed. It was very intuitive and easy to create. I found the following link with a big discount:

https://www.dealarious.com/coupon/movavi-video-suite/ for $36.00

See all the components of it here that are included for that $36.00!

https://www.movavi.com/store.html?asrc=main_menu

DavidM Loc: New Orleans, LA

DavidM wrote:

I just had to create a slideshow for my son-in-law's dad's funeral. I found Movavi video suite 18 had all the tools I needed. It was very intuitive and easy to create. I found the following link with a big discount:

https://www.dealarious.com/coupon/movavi-video-suite/ for $36.00

See all the components of it here that are included for that $36.00!

https://www.movavi.com/store.html?asrc=main_menu

The part I really liked is that it lets you create the slideshow in different formats and burns to DVD or create in a format to run on your computer. You just need to understand the formats available for your desired output.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

SandiMarasco wrote:

I would love to find a good program to create fairly sophisticated slide shows with music. That being said, I would love for it to be fairly simple to use! I am really asking for a lot, I know. Any suggestions?

I use power point with music, voice and many other great features. It is relatively simple to use yet produces powerful presentations.
I am sure there are tones of other programs but this one is easy to use yet powerful.

Jack 13088 Loc: Central NY

Gene51 wrote:

I've used Lightroom, Power Point and other apps, and none offer the short learning curve, ease of use and built in palette of transitions that Pro Show Producer.

I did this within 30 minutes of starting the package for the first time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StpvIvjitWo&feature=youtu.be

Wow! Nice.

It may take only 30 min to learn to use the tool. But it takes a lifetime to develop the talent to produce that show.

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

ProShow Gold

Juy Loc: Delaware

SandiMarasco wrote:

I would love to find a good program to create fairly sophisticated slide shows with music. That being said, I would love for it to be fairly simple to use! I am really asking for a lot, I know. Any suggestions?

I have used Pro Show Gold and found it very easy to use and apply music , you have the ability to sync the music to the length of the show or use multiple scores to coincide with the images. Pretty g ood selection of wipes or transitions, low learning curve. I think it was around $70.00

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

SandiMarasco wrote:

I would love to find a good program to create fairly sophisticated slide shows with music. That being said, I would love for it to be fairly simple to use! I am really asking for a lot, I know. Any suggestions?

Go to photodex.com and check out their Pro Show program. It’s excellent, does everything you ask and is very easy to use. They have multiple free video tutorials and a free trial version. I’d recommend starting with Pro Show Gold, about $80 versus the more expensive Producer which is more for commercial use. The program comes with tons of free music and the audio interface is really easy to figure out.

You can also use your own music tracks in a show.

sam3 Loc: Mitchell, indiana

SandiMarasco wrote:

I would love to find a good program to create fairly sophisticated slide shows with music. That being said, I would love for it to be fairly simple to use! I am really asking for a lot, I know. Any suggestions?

ProShow Gold is a great program. I’ve used it several times to make interesting slideshows. To see a trial of what it is capable of doing google ProShow Gold. The program contains many fine pieces of music of various lengths, sound effects, voice over narration capability, many transitions and works with Lightroom. For the price of $70 it’s worth the money.

Ted d Loc: Green Valley, AZ.

Proshow Producer by Photodex should meet your needs. Has all the features plus you can incorporate video
www.photodex.com check them out.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

SandiMarasco wrote:

I would love to find a good program to create fairly sophisticated slide shows with music. That being said, I would love for it to be fairly simple to use! I am really asking for a lot, I know. Any suggestions?

As others have suggested, ProShow Gold by Photodex is excellent and has many music features. Free trials too! Great tech support and easy to use. I've used it for 13+ years.
www.photodex.com/
Mark

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I would suggest that you look into Lightroom. Best of luck.

foggypreacher Loc: Dickinson, Texas

Wow, Gene51,
that was incredible! I am impressed. Not only with the photos but also the slideshow itself. Thank you for sharing.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

foggypreacher wrote:

Wow, Gene51,
that was incredible! I am impressed. Not only with the photos but also the slideshow itself. Thank you for sharing.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Jack 13088 wrote:

Wow! Nice.

It may take only 30 min to learn to use the tool. But it takes a lifetime to develop the talent to produce that show.

Thanks! But I am not that good. The software makes me look better though.