![]() ![]() ![]() While some of the effects can be a little stomach churning, there are plenty that should appeal and will enhance the slideshow.Ī wide selection of pre-defined title effects can be applied as needed. ![]() These effects, referred to as fades, include a number of 3D transitions with a bouncing ball and morphing shapes being particular effective. A range of transitional effects are available for inserting between images. The results can be checked by using the viewing window. Using drag and drop you can reposition or delete unwanted images. Your chosen photos and video clips will then appear in the storyboard pane.Īs your slideshow is probably going to be viewed by others (unless, of course, it is for private viewing only) you need to ensure that there is a flow to the sequence of images. Media can be selected from any available source either individually or by folder. The resources in the media pool are divided into media, fades, title and effects categories which can be accessed from tabs. You can also select the disk format to be used from a drop down pick list. The project will be given a default date name but this can easily be changed to something more identifiable. When starting a new project you can opt for either a standard (4 x 3) or widescreen (16 x 9) appearance. There is also a tutorial video showing off some of the program’s features and how to get started with a project. Your workspace, favouring a black and grey colour scheme, is split into three main areas covering resources in a media pool, a viewing window with VCR type controls, and a storyboard view with appropriate controls. You can open an existing project, start a new one either working manually or with the assistance of a wizard to lead you through the various steps. PhotoStory gives you three main choices when starting the program. You will be given the option to register the software online. Once the installation is completed you will need to enter a 30-character serial number to activate the software when the program is first run. With the latter you can choose whether to include or not various extras such as design elements, menu templates, slideshow maker styles and transition effects. When installing this product, which isn’t the quickest operation, you are given the option of selecting a Standard or Custom install. Buy Now! PhotoStory CD & DVD 10 £39.99 direct from Magixĭescribed as a tool for creating multimedia slideshows for TV, PC & Web, MAGIX’s PhotoStory CD & DVD product has recently been upgraded to version 10. ![]()
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