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  1. June 26th, 2007 02:28 PM #1
    Jidoe
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    ProShow like programs?

    For anyone who doesn't know ProShow helps you create a slideshow "movie" (I would say - PowerPoint to the advanced). The only problem I have with the program is that I have it on a trial version since I only need to create a couple of "movies" by it. However, when I create the movie, it adds a banner on the bottom of the screen that tells everyone it was created by ProShow - which makes it very ugly.

    Does anyone know of a different program that allows me to make a nice slideshow (with music) without having me purchase the whole program for just a couple of uses?
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  2. June 26th, 2007 09:44 PM #2
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    Flash?
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  3. June 26th, 2007 10:17 PM #3
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    A half-page of C++ code? That's what I did for our Mikado (we needed, effectively, three slides at 1024x600 to project as our backgrounds). I'll give you the source, or if you prefer, I could cruft it together (but that'd be in my Copious Free Time).
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  4. June 27th, 2007 07:34 PM #4
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    Adobe Photoshop Elements allows you to create custom slideshows, that look pretty decent. The trial version wont add any banners or anything to it. Also is a great program to organize photos, and do basic image editing, so purchasing it isn't a bad idea either.

    Flash would be best, but the learning curve is rather drastic for only needing it a couple of times.
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  5. June 27th, 2007 10:24 PM #5
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    Camtasia creates movies of anything you run on your screen. We use the licensed version at work and it's great. There is a trial version out there, but cannot vouch for how great it works. If you get stuck, at least it might be an option worth looking at.
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  6. June 27th, 2007 10:47 PM #6
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    Yeah, sorry about the brief reply.. I mean, find a flash gallery or slideshow on the net and use that.

    I would think you will have to stuff about a bit with directories and what not to get the executable to point to the right images folder, but is that really more of a waste of time than coding something up from scratch?
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  7. June 28th, 2007 01:19 PM #7
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    Thanks guys.

    As Khaosai said, I really don't want to program something from scratch or learn a new program for just a couple of uses (did I fail to mention I need the movie ready by Wednesday?).
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  8. June 30th, 2007 04:50 PM #8
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    Haigen, Camtasia completely rocks the house and it's much more friendly with the sound.

    Thanks very much!
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