Software to create slideshows
Apr 6, 2019 11:24:11 #
For quick shows I use light room. All my professional shows are with ProShow. The Gold version is inexpensive and powerful. The Pro version extends the capability. Both are very easy to use and tech support is excellent.
Apr 6, 2019 11:24:30 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
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?
If sophistication is what you yearn for, it doesn't get any more sophisticated than the ProShow Gold and ProShow Producer by Photodex. Warning: Sophistication doesn't necessarily mean simple.
ProShow Gold is the starter software and Producer is the next level. I wouldn't label them as fairly simple to navigate but if you want sophistication, you will need to spend some time to learn it. But, you will be overjoyed with the results. If interested, start with the ProShow Gold, learn its features, and practice, practice, practice. Photodex has demo and tutorials.
I will not include here the several features of ProShow Gold/Producer. You can google it and check it out. Here are 2 samples of slideshows I made for two of UHH members:
The Backyard Birds by joer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQhe7oqQof8
joer's bird photos are stunning!
Flowers Part 5, Series on "F L O W E R S" (now totaling 16 parts) by Ed (Old Hippy):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugG-Kio9XP8&t=60s
Ed's floral photography is breathtaking!
Apr 6, 2019 11:26:58 #
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've used LR many times to create slide shows. They are simple but effective. You can add up to 10 songs. But, you cannot control individual slides. There are a multitude of slide show programs available, do a web search, and many are free. I have a Mac and I also use FotoMagico 5. This slide show program allows for individual control of all aspects of each slide. For PC I believe a lot of people use ProShow Gold. Any program you try will have a learning curve, whether it is easy or not for you is a question only you can answer. Each of us has differing abilities when it comes to software. I have included a web link and a web screen shot.
https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/multimedia/best-photo-slideshow-software/
Apr 6, 2019 12:00:45 #
Apr 6, 2019 12:02:30 #
Years ago Microsoft Windows had a nice free slide show making software called PhotoStory. It was easy to use and a free download. I am not sure it was upgraded to take HD format (16x9) formatting. Does anyone know any more about this software and what happened to it?
Apr 6, 2019 12:03:11 #
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 Corel video studio. You can edit the music to fit your slide show perfectly. You are actually creating a video file in the format you choose. It's a great program for the price.
Apr 6, 2019 12:21:57 #
I've used PowerPoint on a number of jobs and they all came out great. Slides, sound, videos, transitions and timing all good.
Apr 6, 2019 12:28:01 #
DanielB wrote:
This is what I use - beginner and advanced friendly but it is Mac only as far as I can tell. https://boinx.com/fotomagico/
I too use Boinx. Great program and you can music edit.
Apr 6, 2019 12:42:52 #
Apr 6, 2019 12:53:44 #
burkphoto wrote:
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as usual this is the best answer, iMovie is a great one and for sure the best around.
Apr 6, 2019 13:19:29 #
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
I did this within 30 minutes of starting the package for the first time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StpvIvjitWo&feature=youtu.be
Thank you so much for this info. Looks like it probably is exactly what I am looking for. Sandi
Apr 6, 2019 13:32:33 #
jimjjc
Loc: Wisconsin
I use a free download...Photo Story 3 for Windows. It allows for control of transitions, music, Ken Burns effect, etc.
Apr 6, 2019 13:48:02 #
Do any of the programs recommended here allow you to export the finished show (music included) as a QuickTime movie you can burn onto a CD?
Apr 6, 2019 15:01:26 #
Zenmonkey wrote:
Do any of the programs recommended here allow you to export the finished show (music included) as a QuickTime movie you can burn onto a CD?
iMovie does
Apr 6, 2019 15:10:32 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
Zenmonkey wrote:
Do any of the programs recommended here allow you to export the finished show (music included) as a QuickTime movie you can burn onto a CD?
If you create a slideshow or video program using ProShow Gold or Producer, you can also make copy of the finished show into a regular DVD, Blu ray (for sure with Producer), and thumb drive drive (USB). In addition, you can upload direct to other social media such as YouTube and Facebook. If you have Vimeo, you can upload it there, as well.
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