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Slide show software

Postby the foto fanatic on Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:38 pm

There have been quite a few threads in the past about the available software for creating slide shows from your own photos. I have happily used ProShow Gold for a few years, and I know that others have also.

But I recently read in a PC magazine that Microsoft has a (currently) free program available for download which does a similar job. It uses WMP to run the slide shows, which can include audio tracks and transition effects. Here is the link to the Microsoft site, which also includes demos and tutorials.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx


From my brief perusal, it seems to be well worth investigating if you are considering entering the world of slide shows. Can't beat the price!
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Postby Oneputt on Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:33 pm

That's nifty I just downloaded it and created a ten minute slideshow. Very easy....now to add music.
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Postby the foto fanatic on Tue Sep 27, 2005 6:57 am

Good - please let us know your final thoughts Oneputt.
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Postby big pix on Tue Sep 27, 2005 7:04 am

.......my software came with the computer......iPhoto......mac has it it all......and you can pick your own music......very easy....
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Postby leek on Tue Sep 27, 2005 8:47 am

For another way of presenting your photos you might also want to check out Microsoft Max...
It's only a prototype at the moment, but seems to be the direction they are moving in...
3D photo presentation and online sharing...
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Postby the foto fanatic on Tue Sep 27, 2005 8:55 am

leek wrote:For another way of presenting your photos you might also want to check out Microsoft Max...


Thanx leek - also looks interesting.
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