Software to create slideshows
Apr 6, 2019 18:40:09 #
Cudgel
Loc: Hickory, NC USA
I have had several good products from this company.
https://www.ashampoo.com/en/usd/pin/1066/multimedia-software/Ashampoo-Slideshow-Studio-HD-4
https://www.ashampoo.com/en/usd/pin/1066/multimedia-software/Ashampoo-Slideshow-Studio-HD-4
Apr 6, 2019 18:51:47 #
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
ProShow Gold is the best that I have found - by far.
Apr 6, 2019 19:57:13 #
Sunnely wrote:
If sophistication is what you yearn for, it doesn'... (show quote)
Very nicely done by all three artists -
Apr 6, 2019 21:00:42 #
Gene51 wrote:
Thanks! But I am not that good. The software makes me look better though. 
Did you mention platform? Mac or pc? On Mac fotomagico
Apr 6, 2019 21:50:20 #
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Apr 6, 2019 22:58:52 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
Gene51 wrote:
Very nicely done by all three artists -
Thanks for the kind word.
Gene51, I watched your slideshow and must say your flower photos are tantalizing. I wish mine are as good as yours. For someone who just opened the package of ProShow Producer, your slideshow presentation is quite impressive.
May I ask you a couple of questions? Did you upgrade from ProShow Gold to Producer or straight to Producer? Did you use the Wizard to do the flower slideshow or you choose the features yourself? Either way, very nicely done especially by someone who just started with software right off the box. Your choice of accompanying music fits quite with the subject, as well. Thanks for sharing your slideshow presentation.
Apr 7, 2019 00:50:21 #
ewforbess
Loc: San Antonio, TX
I use CyberLink PowerDirector for video editing, but it does a great job creating slideshows from stills as well.
Apr 7, 2019 08:00:07 #
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?
Faststone Image Viewer is a good free slideshow creator software. I have used it many times with good results. Have not used the music function but it is there. For free is worth a try.
Apr 7, 2019 08:35:27 #
Also NCH software has a couple of pieces of software which are as well performing as any, and they are free for non-commercial use.
Bob
Bob
Apr 7, 2019 10:44:40 #
Interesting discussion. I have been looking for some simple software to present pictures. I do not want to do anything fancy. I just have some basic requirements. With each slide I would like to display either the text from the Metadata fields "Title" or "Caption" ( as labeled in Lightroom Classic CC). Also would like the slide to display the GPS data, so during a presentation I can link to a map. I know that I can do this in LR, but frankly LR requires a computer with too high resources (cpu, ram etc). I have a basic laptop and cannot really run LR on it. I use my high end desktop for LR, but that is not portable.
Thanks
Thanks
Apr 7, 2019 15:10:55 #
Sunnely wrote:
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.
Wow, thanks for all the info. One of the issues I had not thought about. In my case I just planned on loading to a thumb drive but not sure what limitations there might be on the computer being used to project to screen. Suppose I need to check that out. Thanks.
Apr 7, 2019 16:07:17 #
Sunnely
Loc: Wisconsin
SandiMarasco wrote:
Wow, thanks for all the info. One of the issues I had not thought about. In my case I just planned on loading to a thumb drive but not sure what limitations there might be on the computer being used to project to screen. Suppose I need to check that out. Thanks.
For fast and casual viewing, ProShow Gold and Producer make copy of your show into a thumb drive (a breeze). You can then watch the thumb drive in any computer or laptop with USB connector.
Now, if you want to impress your family and friends, you can connect that thumb drive into the USB connector of big, flat screen smart TV (usually have 2-3 USB ports) and with a pair of decent speakers, Voila! You'd feel like watching a movie of your slideshow or video in a theater. If you really want an even clearer picture and a theater like-sound of your show, ProShow Gold and Producer can burn you a copy to a Blu ray disc. Problem: 1) You will need a Blu ray burner or recorder to do this (about $60-80 LG, Pioneer, Samsung, etc.) and 2) Blu ray discs are expensive. I will assume you have a Blu ray player connected to the smart TV.
Good Luck.
Apr 7, 2019 20:03:57 #
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.
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