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Controlling Aspect Ratio in Photo to Movie 5

Posted August 26th, 2011 by Chris

Photo to Movie 5 gives you new capabilities to control how your photos are displayed. One of these capabilities is the ability to precisely control the aspect ratio of the key frames on your photo. This allows you to display portrait photos in a way that lets you see the entire photo. Used in conjunction with the layouts provided by Photo to Movie 5, such as the grid layout, you can create some outstanding slide show presentations.

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10 Tips for Photographing Kids

Posted August 12th, 2011 by Chris

Taking photos of your children, your friend's and relative's children, or professionally can be a tricky business. They move at a fast pace and aren't always cooperative with your demands for the perfect shot. In this short list, we give you 10 ways to make your kid photography better. Practice will make you better, but you can improve even more by following some simple rules.

A good set of photos will make it easier to make a great looking slide show with Photo to Movie.

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Make a Summer Slide Show

Posted August 12th, 2010 by Chris

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You’ve got all these photos from the summer. Now take them and make them into a slide show that you can be proud of.

Grab your favorite photos and follow these easy steps to make a slide show that will preserve the memories of summer 2010 forever.

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Outdoor Photography

Posted March 3rd, 2010 by Chris

Spring is a great time to get your camera outside for some outdoor photography. A hike is a relaxing way to try out your photography skills and when you return, you can use Photo to Movie to put together a slide show of your photos.

Here are some brief tips to remember when doing outdoor photography:

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Halloween for Kids — Slide Show Tips

Posted October 26th, 2009 by Chris

Halloween is a classic American kid’s holiday, full of mischief, dress-up, and candy. In recent years, however, this night of fun has spread much more; both to adults, and to other countries. We love Halloween, and as such we’d like to offer suggestions on how to use Photo to Movie to spook up your Halloween, whether you’re a parent, a child, or a fun-loving adult.

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Telling a Story with Your Slide Show

Posted September 20th, 2009 by Chris

Here are some tips and techniques for telling a good story with your slide show.

Narrative/Plot

Choose a narrative to build your show around. This can be, and often is, solely according to linear time, but there are other ways to do it. If you have multiple subjects, tell each persons story in order, or follow one person into a big event, and another person away from it. Remember, the story is what actually happened, the plot is the way in which you choose to tell that story.

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Making a Wedding Slide Show to Remember

Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Chris

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If you’re planning to attend or have already been two a summer wedding, here are some tips and techniques for planning that wedding slide show.

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Tips for Making a Graduation Slide Show

Posted May 21st, 2009 by Chris

A graduation is a time to celebrate the hard work of school and the completion of a goal. This article will help you think of ways to commemorate that event with a slide show using Photo to Movie.

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