To share your photos with your family and friends slideshow is a great format. There are many software programs to help you create slideshow from your photos. Following are top 10 tips for you to create slideshow like a pro:
1. Pick a Topic: What is the objective of your photo slideshow CD? Is it a year in the life of your family that you’ll view on New Year’s Eve? Brainstorm for ideas to pick your theme or topic before you get started to build your slideshow so you have a clear idea of what types of photos you want to include.
2. Tell a story: You should arrange your photos in an order so that they tell compelling story. If you arrange your photos in a logical order, your viewers of this slideshow will have an easier time following their progression to the end.
3. Discard the less-than-stellar photos: Every photo you include in your slideshow should be in focus and on-topic. Edit out the blurry, badly framed photos so that your audience is awed by every shot. If you’re scanning photos into your computer, scan them in as high-quality JPEGs (300 dpi resolution or higher) for the clearest results.
4. Choose the right music: If you plan to add sound effects, music, or narration to your slides, be sure it has meaning relevant to your theme. For instance, you could use your favorite song about graduation for a commencement slideshow, but your favorite rap or hard rock song may not be the right choice for a slideshow on your recent visit with the grandparents.
5. Use transitions sparingly: Depending on which software program you choose, you’ll probably have a library of transitions at your disposal to use between slides. Don’t use all of them! Instead, stick with one or two different transitions throughout your presentation to add flair without pulling the focus away from your photos.
6. Keep it consistent: If you decide to use a background image or color behind your photos, keep that same background consistent throughout your slideshow. A background that is too busy, or changes from slide to slide, can detract from your overall theme.
7. Limit the text: Captions are a good way to remember where, when, and of whom pictures were taken, but keep them short and to the point. The viewer will likely only get a few seconds to read them.
8. Keep it brief: Some programs let you choose slide timings (the length of time spent on each slide). Try not to make the timings more than a few seconds, especially if you have a lot of pictures to go through. The slideshow should only be a total of a couple minutes – not several hours.
9. Size matters: Make sure all your pictures are cropped to fit the slide. If the original size of the photo is much smaller than the slide, consider adding more than one similar-sized photo to the slide as a collage. Too much white space can be distracting.
10. Add more life with video: When possible (and if your software enables it), consider adding video segments to your slideshow. A short video can break up long sessions of still photos and keep your audience interested.
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