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Best Slideshow Software Review
Nowadays in the digital world, we all have zillions of digital photos on our hard disk. Most of us will never use them after taking these photos. So why not collect some favorite ones and make a photo slideshow with your own creativity? You don't need bunches of softwares to make a photo slideshow. Just use a photo slideshow software. I'll recommend three slideshow softwares I've used before.
Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder $69.95
Intro:
DVD Slideshow Builder is a powerful yet easy-to-use photo slideshow software to create stunning DVD slideshow and home movies with photos, video clips and music. I like the transition effects very much and always use the effects to make hollywood-style movies.
Target Users: Beginners, photography amateurs, all family users
Pros:
1. 200+ eye-catching 2D/3D transition effects and Ken-Burn effects.
2. 160+ free DVD menu templates to match any occasion.
3. All-in-one burning tool to generate high-quality DVDs for watching on TV.
4. Quick and helpful customer service.
Cons:
1. Can't burn more than 1 DVD one time. But it's ok because this is a DVD authoring software not a burning software. Besides it allows you to save the DVD files on your computer, then you can burn any copies you like using the burning tool.
2. The DVD menu templates are not enough for me. I like spending a little more time to customize a personalized menu in the software.
Proshow Gold $89.95
Intro:
I must say this software is kind of hard for me. It's too professional to use. With tons of feature options to use to make a professional slideshow but it takes a long time.
Target Users: Photography enthusiast
Pros:
1. Customization for motion effect. Worth to try.
2. Offer nearly every feature but some of them we won't use.
3. Share online by uploading to the program's sharing site.
Cons:
1. Single-screen approach and unique terminology make it hard to learn, at least for me.
2. Lack of tutorials and help manuals.
Intro:
Picasa is the photo software downloaded from Google that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. But it lacks most of features that you need to use for making photo slideshow.
Target Users: Teenagers, beginners
Pros:
1. Locate and organize all the photos on your computer.
2. Make photo slideshows and collages with a few simple clicks.
3. Share your photos with others through email.
Cons:
1. Can't burn photo slideshows to DVD.
2. No creativity and personality. Everyone make nearly the same photo slideshows and collages.
Summary:
In short, I feel Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder is the best slideshow software if you want to make simple, good-looking slideshows. With additional features, quick and useful help and support, the results are more professional and there are more ways to share your slideshows. Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder would be a nice choice to make a photo slideshow.
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