Good flash based slide show program

[shimmishim]

I recently discovered this:
http://www.showitfast.com/products.php?op=web2

which is super easy way of getting your jpegs into a flashed based slide show and then embedding it into html.

it generates the files for you and all you have to do is upload the file folder it generates.

i love this program. it's quick. easy. FAST but still lacks a few features such as the ability to play 2 songs back to back (for long slide shows).

the downfall (IMHO) is the cost.

the pro version costs $199 (for a amateur it's expensive) and the lite version costs $99. the difference between the two is that in the pro one you can change the timing on how long it shows a picture before it transitions to the next one. you can even program it to change based upon the music the slide show is set to.

anyone know of a similar program or better program that costs less than this?

I know I'm being a cheapskate (to some) but thought I'd ask.

Thanks!

[Mike R]

I use ProShow Gold and will be upgrading to Producer. If you like the program and will be selling slide shows, it will more than pay for itself with the first sale. Just go with a program that does everything you require.