Slideshows?

dahn8

So I have a friend who, as a bridesmaid, has to make a slideshow for her friend's wedding. She asked me if I knew of any way to make a good slideshow.

Since its been a very long time since I've made slideshows, I figured I'd ask the experts on dgrin on how they approach making slideshows. I never had to make a slideshow for wedding-related events but I do remember using iPhoto and even PowerPoint (that was horrible) for church slideshows... but again, they were done a very long time ago and I was wondering if I'm behind the curve again :scratch

I've seen things like Animoto being advertised but I'm not too sure if it is as good as they make it out to be. Any thoughts on that too?

Anyways, I'd appreciate it if you guys could shed some light into how you make your slideshows. I'm sure my friend would really be thankful... plus I'm looking forward to the replies so that I could learn a few new skills as well Thanks in advance!

Test-Pilot

dahn8 wrote: »

I've seen things like Animoto being advertised but I'm not too sure if it is as good as they make it out to be.

Animoto is not as good as they make it out to be... it's BETTER!

Mitchell

I've had mixed reviews with my Animoto shows. Many people enjoy the "wow" factor, but for some, the quality of the photos gets lost in all the flash. I've had several folks tell me they prefer my simple Proshow Gold slide shows.

nicoleshilliday

I have been using Apertures slideshow feature. Example here http://proofs.shillidayphotography.com/Wedding-Shannon-and-Eric/Shannon-and-Eric-Slideshow/12601278_3rXsT#905258865_aYiSg

BradfordBenn

For simple quick stuff I have just been using iPhoto's tools to do it. There is also Windows Movie Maker. Both of which should be bundled with the OS. Slideshows can be simple with just a progression through some photos or very complex, so defining what is deisred can help. I also agree that Animoto is cool.

AnimotoBecky

Thanks for the Animoto love. Feel free to DM if you'd like some Animoto swag.

As for the flashiness of our product, we recently rolled out Pro-exclusive styles that are more subdued:

http://animoto.com/photography/elegance

BradfordBenn wrote: »

For simple quick stuff I have just been using iPhoto's tools to do it. There is also Windows Movie Maker. Both of which should be bundled with the OS. Slideshows can be simple with just a progression through some photos or very complex, so defining what is deisred can help. I also agree that Animoto is cool.

Agnieszka

AnimotoBecky wrote: »

Thanks for the Animoto love. Feel free to DM if you'd like some Animoto swag.

As for the flashiness of our product, we recently rolled out Pro-exclusive styles that are more subdued:

http://animoto.com/photography/elegance

*much* nicer (but still a bit pricey in my opinion)

AnimotoBecky

Agnieszka wrote: »

*much* nicer (but still a bit pricey in my opinion)

We have a $39/month pricing option as well. If you just want to give it a whirl for a month

Agnieszka

AnimotoBecky wrote: »

We have a $39/month pricing option as well. If you just want to give it a whirl for a month

But then I loose all the slide shows that I created in that time period if I decide to not go with it Don't know. I'm still not convinced. I am using an other site for my slide shows, 1 time fee (rather than a yearly fee), and I really like the fact that I can upload all the files to my ftp myself, and can keep them as long as I want. Just my opinion.

But I do like the new effects better, the older ones gave me flashy headaches.

Hocunga

There's a whole article on wedding slide shows here:

It's oriented around Photo to Movie, but gives some good general slide show advice and tips too:

http://www.lqgraphics.com/software/article_weddings

Agnieszka wrote: »

But then I loose all the slide shows that I created in that time period if I decide to not go with it Don't know. I'm still not convinced. I am using an other site for my slide shows, 1 time fee (rather than a yearly fee), and I really like the fact that I can upload all the files to my ftp myself, and can keep them as long as I want. Just my opinion.

But I do like the new effects better, the older ones gave me flashy headaches.

Sam

AnimotoBecky wrote: »

We have a $39/month pricing option as well. If you just want to give it a whirl for a month

If I understand this We are limited to about 10 minutes in total length or as long as the chosen music lasts.

If one signed up for a month at $39.00 is there any quantity limit?

Say I had 10 or 20 slide shows to do and could have them all ready to go, could I sign up for a month and then say wait until I had another batch to do rather than sign up for an entire year?

Sam