Slideshow Software

susanweddings · 18th of September 2005 (Sun)

Any recommendations on slideshow software to create nice slideshows for wedding image presentation. I am using Kai's Powershow now but looking for something better.

I also would like to show images at the actual wedding reception on my laptop loaded from my Canon Rebel Digital XT. Can I load images directly from this camera into my laptop?

Thanks.

gillyworld · 18th of September 2005 (Sun)

Try Proshow Gold

http://www.photodex.com/products/proshowgold/

Alan

Bob_A · 18th of September 2005 (Sun)

One fellow provided a link to a sample he created using ProShow Gold. Here's the thread:

http://www.photography-on-the.net/fo...t=Proshow+gold

If you just want a simple slideshow, it can also be done quickly and easily right in Photoshop (create pdf slideshow).

As for loading images from the camera to the laptop, maybe consider getting one of these instead for your PC card slot (most newer laptops have one):

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

Note, if you decide on a PC card type reader for you laptop make sure it is a 32 bit cardbus type or else it will be really s l o w . The brutally slow ones are quite a bit cheaper. If you are looking for a cheaper solution than this and don't mind a USB cable with an external reader, then get one of these:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

I have the Cardbus one because I like to minimize the number of cables I use for my laptop, and it doesn't burn up a USB port (I only have 3). Also, I'm certain that the XT can download directly to your laptop using USB, but it can be inconvenient since you can't use your camera during the transfer and it chews up battery life. Plus, you will need a card reader anyway when the day comes to update the firmware on the camera.

Tshoe · 18th of September 2005 (Sun)

I use DVD PhotoPlay, you can burn a slide show onto a CD-R that will play in a DVD or on a computer. You can also add music.

link: http://www.v-com.com/product/dp_ind.html

Terry

susanweddings · 19th of September 2005 (Mon)

Thanks so muck

susanweddings · 19th of September 2005 (Mon)

Thanks so much for the info. I will check everything out and make a decision soon. I show a slideshow to every bride when I present her images for the first time.

Not sure what to do for my proofing now. I have always given paper proofs in an album but I know clients are copying in stead of purchasing. I wanr

peterdoomen · 19th of September 2005 (Mon)

I've good experiences with MemoriesOnTV (http://www.codejam.com/). It's easy to use, not expensive and does just what you want.

PeteR.

susanweddings · 19th of September 2005 (Mon)

I want to give a digital proof album with maybe 12 to a page so they can't copy. Then give a finished flush type album as the final.Then give them a low res. CD with all of their images.

tacos3 · 19th of September 2005 (Mon)

Another vote for Proshow Gold.

etaf · 19th of September 2005 (Mon)

a freeby is irfanview www.irfanview.com

cmM · 20th of September 2005 (Tue)

Can you add more than one image to a slide in proshow gold?

tacos3 · 20th of September 2005 (Tue)

cmM,

I don't think that ProShow can do that. You mean like have 2 images side by side displayed together as one image?

Darren

cmM · 20th of September 2005 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacos3

cmM,

I don't think that ProShow can do that. You mean like have 2 images side by side displayed together as one image?

Darren

I've checked and rechecked the list of features in comparisson with the other one, proshow producer or w/ever it's called and it doesn't seem to have it, only the more expensive one does.

What I mean is having 2,3,4...10 images on one slide appear, not at the sam time though, and in different positions.

tacos3 · 20th of September 2005 (Tue)

Looks like the producer product has layering capability which gets you what you want. $399 is pretty steep for a slide show package. I wonder what the RAW capabilities are or why you'd want to upload native RAW files with no post processing?

Good luck.

Darren

18th of September 2005 (Sun)	#1
susanweddings Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Vitginia Posts: 7	Slideshow Software Any recommendations on slideshow software to create nice slideshows for wedding image presentation. I am using Kai's Powershow now but looking for something better. I also would like to show images at the actual wedding reception on my laptop loaded from my Canon Rebel Digital XT. Can I load images directly from this camera into my laptop? Thanks. __________________ Canon Digital Rebel XT Mamiya 6 Canon Rebel Elan E Mamiya 645

18th of September 2005 (Sun)	#2
gillyworld Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bracknell UK Posts: 246	Re: Slideshow Software Try Proshow Gold http://www.photodex.com/products/proshowgold/ Alan __________________ To call someone incompetent is unfair to those of us who are.... Last edited by gillyworld : 20th of September 2005 (Tue) at 04:29.

18th of September 2005 (Sun)	#3
Bob_A Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 7,370 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Slideshow Software One fellow provided a link to a sample he created using ProShow Gold. Here's the thread: http://www.photography-on-the.net/fo...t=Proshow+gold If you just want a simple slideshow, it can also be done quickly and easily right in Photoshop (create pdf slideshow). As for loading images from the camera to the laptop, maybe consider getting one of these instead for your PC card slot (most newer laptops have one): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Note, if you decide on a PC card type reader for you laptop make sure it is a 32 bit cardbus type or else it will be really s l o w . The brutally slow ones are quite a bit cheaper. If you are looking for a cheaper solution than this and don't mind a USB cable with an external reader, then get one of these: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search I have the Cardbus one because I like to minimize the number of cables I use for my laptop, and it doesn't burn up a USB port (I only have 3). Also, I'm certain that the XT can download directly to your laptop using USB, but it can be inconvenient since you can't use your camera during the transfer and it chews up battery life. Plus, you will need a card reader anyway when the day comes to update the firmware on the camera. __________________ Bob Last edited by Bob_A : 18th of September 2005 (Sun) at 17:09.

18th of September 2005 (Sun)	#4
Tshoe Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 270 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Slideshow Software I use DVD PhotoPlay, you can burn a slide show onto a CD-R that will play in a DVD or on a computer. You can also add music. link: http://www.v-com.com/product/dp_ind.html Terry __________________ Gallery at www.cameranut64.com 40D, Canon 100-400 L, Tamron 75-300, Tamron 28-75 2.8, Canon 50 1.8, kit lense, 550EX, CS4, Adobe LR 2.0, PhotoShop CS5, 3-2 gig & 2 4gig Sandisk Ultra CF cards. P.O.T.N. camera strap (black)

19th of September 2005 (Mon)	#5
susanweddings Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Vitginia Posts: 7	Re: Slideshow Software Thanks so muck __________________ Canon Digital Rebel XT Mamiya 6 Canon Rebel Elan E Mamiya 645

19th of September 2005 (Mon)	#7
peterdoomen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lier, Flanders (northern, flemish speaking part of Belgium) Posts: 1,123 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Slideshow Software I've good experiences with MemoriesOnTV (http://www.codejam.com/). It's easy to use, not expensive and does just what you want. PeteR. __________________ Canon EOS 20D \| Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS + Hoya UV Filter \| Canon Extender 1.4x \| Canon 50 f/1.8 \| Canon 85 f/1.2L mk II \| Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-f/4\| Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 \| Tokina 100 f/2.8 macro \| Kenko extension tubes \| Canon Speedlite 420 EX & Sto-fen Omnibounce\| 80GB Flashtrax \| Manfrotto Tripod 190 pro B & Joystick 322RC2 \| Lowepro Micro Trekker 200 PDFs: Make money with ShutterStock - Make your own Tabletop Studio - Glass Buying Guide My ShutterStock Gallery

19th of September 2005 (Mon)	#8
susanweddings Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Vitginia Posts: 7	Re: Slideshow Software I want to give a digital proof album with maybe 12 to a page so they can't copy. Then give a finished flush type album as the final.Then give them a low res. CD with all of their images. __________________ Canon Digital Rebel XT Mamiya 6 Canon Rebel Elan E Mamiya 645

19th of September 2005 (Mon)	#9
tacos3 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 195	Re: Slideshow Software Another vote for Proshow Gold. __________________ Darren 1D Mark II N, 20D, some lenses and stuff.

19th of September 2005 (Mon)	#10
etaf Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 1,220	Re: Slideshow Software a freeby is irfanview www.irfanview.com __________________ 60D \| EF-S 18-200 \| 50mm 2.5 macro \| 550EX \| Pro1 \| Elements

20th of September 2005 (Tue)	#11
cmM Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago / San Francisco Posts: 5,705	Re: Slideshow Software Can you add more than one image to a slide in proshow gold?

20th of September 2005 (Tue)	#12
tacos3 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 195	Re: Slideshow Software cmM, I don't think that ProShow can do that. You mean like have 2 images side by side displayed together as one image? Darren __________________ Darren 1D Mark II N, 20D, some lenses and stuff.

20th of September 2005 (Tue)	#14
tacos3 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 195	Re: Slideshow Software Looks like the producer product has layering capability which gets you what you want. $399 is pretty steep for a slide show package. I wonder what the RAW capabilities are or why you'd want to upload native RAW files with no post processing? Good luck. Darren __________________ Darren 1D Mark II N, 20D, some lenses and stuff.

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