- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Windows software for slideshow? Similar to iMovie
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:46 am
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:46 am
I'm making a slideshow DVD for my father's funeral. I have made a very nice slideshow with music on my wife's MacBook using iMovie and was very happy with the results. The problem is her computer is almost 8 yrs old and quite slow. Does anyone have a suggestion for a windows program that is pretty easy to use, as far as cutting music clips, adding photos, transitions, fading, etc? If not, I can just use her computer. It's just so slow
2
Posted on 8/24/17 at 2:40 pm to LSU Tigershark
PowerPoint?
Posted on 8/24/17 at 6:44 pm to LSU Tigershark
First and most importantly, I'm sorry for your loss. I've lost both parents already and most recently, my only sibling (older brother). I hope this isn't too overwhelming of a read. I will tell you though, that doing this for your Father will bring you immense joy and peace as you mourn his loss.
I'm not familiar with iMovie, so I can't tell you whether or not my suggestion will compare. But, I strongly recommend ProShow by Photodex.
Photo Editing Built In
ProShow Gold 9 Demo Video
I have used this software for over 10 years for funerals, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. The learning curve is easy. You can put a show together relatively quickly, or you can heavily customize your show as much as you could imagine.
As I stated above, my older brother passed away in June this year on a Monday. We held services for him that Saturday. In between the times I collected pictures from friends and family digitally by emailing a publicly shared link to my Google Photos Album. It was a neat way to get some pics that I/We didn't know even existed.
Long story short. I put the show together using around 90 or so images only slightly cleaned up, cropped, etc. and set it to 3 songs. Once I had all the pictures ready and music it took me maybe 1-2 hours to produce it. I used the built in settings to sync the pics to the audio tracks. I also inserted the Title frames and closing (Created in Photoshop). I don't think you'd be disappointed at all with this software.
More Info:
There are different versions available. Honestly, the ProShow Gold version ($69.95 for full version) is all you need. The Trial version may let you do it, I'm not sure of the limitations. The output options (CD/DVD, Web, BluRay I think, from PC, etc.) are more than adequate.
FWIW, I also made the Program/Order of Services for the service (Photoshop). Way better than what you'd get at most funeral homes. I'd be happy to share if you'd like.
Whatever you choose, you will likely be fine. It doesn't always have to be 'Flashy' to be IMPACTFUL!
I'm not familiar with iMovie, so I can't tell you whether or not my suggestion will compare. But, I strongly recommend ProShow by Photodex.
Photo Editing Built In
ProShow Gold 9 Demo Video
I have used this software for over 10 years for funerals, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. The learning curve is easy. You can put a show together relatively quickly, or you can heavily customize your show as much as you could imagine.
As I stated above, my older brother passed away in June this year on a Monday. We held services for him that Saturday. In between the times I collected pictures from friends and family digitally by emailing a publicly shared link to my Google Photos Album. It was a neat way to get some pics that I/We didn't know even existed.
Long story short. I put the show together using around 90 or so images only slightly cleaned up, cropped, etc. and set it to 3 songs. Once I had all the pictures ready and music it took me maybe 1-2 hours to produce it. I used the built in settings to sync the pics to the audio tracks. I also inserted the Title frames and closing (Created in Photoshop). I don't think you'd be disappointed at all with this software.
More Info:
There are different versions available. Honestly, the ProShow Gold version ($69.95 for full version) is all you need. The Trial version may let you do it, I'm not sure of the limitations. The output options (CD/DVD, Web, BluRay I think, from PC, etc.) are more than adequate.
FWIW, I also made the Program/Order of Services for the service (Photoshop). Way better than what you'd get at most funeral homes. I'd be happy to share if you'd like.
Whatever you choose, you will likely be fine. It doesn't always have to be 'Flashy' to be IMPACTFUL!
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News