What DVD Slideshow Software? (free)

[AndyBorzi]

As title says!

We recently did a wedding for some friends and I want to burn them to DVD so they can view from pc & dvd player.

This will only be a one off, so don't want to spend money on something I will only use the once. Some nice transitions and filename on the screen are essentials!

Also, what DVD R/RW are best for all round compatability? - or + ?

Thanks

AB

[AndyBorzi]

bump before it disappears!

Anyone?

[Craikeybaby]

For things like that I tend to use iMovie and iDvd to burn it, however I'm not too sure on the transitions as I've never bothered with those.

[kelack]

Have you thought about downloading a free trial of pro show or nero or something?

[Staggerlee]

Can you not use windows movie maker.
Think it is installed with windows XP and Vista

or download from here

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx

unless its mac software you need if so please ignore :D

[Mark]

Can't really help on the slideshow software, but I have - R/RW more compatible with standalone DVD players, although if the DVD player is reasonably new wither should be fine.

Whatever you use burn it slowly 2x or 4x speed.

[AndyBorzi]

Thanks Mark & others.

I have downloaded Pro-Show Gold as they give a 15 day full featured trial. That will be enough for one slideshow methinks!

[ranarama]

I've got a feeling the Pro-Show Gold trial watermarks the video. I spent ages looking for something free to do the job until I realised my DVD burner came with a copy of Ahead Nero (doh!). No idea how much the retail version is but it worked really well for me.

Of the free ones I tried nothing really did the whole job I wanted it to or it did but it watermarked it. I guess you get what you pay for.

[dogyakker]

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx

Used this before, its a free download and does all the panning in photos that the Mac software does. Pretty and simple just the way I like it. Might have to use something else to burn as a DVD though cant remember off the top of my head.

Chris