Show of the Week: Carter’s Birthday Slideshow

December 30

Little Carter turned 1 this month and his dad grabbed the camera to snap some great shots and put together a memorable slideshow to share with friends and family online.

Anyone with a December birthday knows that sometimes Christmas gifts and birthday gifts can be packaged into one, so Carter’s parents were sure to make the day special just for him. Watch the adorable show below!

The slideshow was created in ProShow using the built-in ‘birthday’ theme.


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The Best Photos of 2011

December 28

This year there have been some truly stunning images captured around the world that not only tell a story but help us experience a moment in time as if we were there. I’ve rounded up my top lists of best photos of 2011 which represent some of the biggest moments of the past year.

National Geographic Best Photos of 2011: This annual round up of photos are submitted by readers around the world. The grand prize winner is an amazing macro shot of a dragonfly clinging onto a blade of grass while being whisked about in the rain and wind.

 

50 Best Photos of the Natural World in 2011: Natural wonders and our ever-changing environment are the inspiration for this photo gallery on the Big Picture blog from Boston.com. A really amazing selection of images throughout the year.

 

Best of Sports Photos 2011: This collection of images is so spectacular. You can almost feel the energy coming from each image. Click here to view the Huffington Posts’s top sports photos of 2011.

 

Best News Photos of 2011: Flickr rounded up the best news photos of 2011 which include some pretty gripping images of the events that have rocked our world over the past year.

 

The Year in Pictures: The Big Picture blog hosts a Year in Pictures review each year. Part 1 and Part 2 are now available to view on their website.

Saving and Loading Custom DVD Menus in ProShow

December 27

Creating a custom built DVD menu in ProShow is a great way to add a polished touch to your slideshows. But did you know that you don’t have to go in and create one from scratch each time? For Producer users, you can save and load menus you’ve previously created. Then just swap out your show title, thumbnails and you’re done!

Here’s how to save and load a custom menu in ProShow Producer.

Let’s say you’ve just finished creating a spectacular custom menu for your DVD. Don’t lose all that work and have to recreate a new menu from scratch for your next project.

Save your menu layout by clicking the small disc icon towards the top right of the Create DVD dialog. You’ll be prompted to give your menu a name and save it. Be sure and save your menu in a place you know you’ll be able to find it and hit OK.

To open and load a menu you’ve previously saved, hit the open folder icon towards the top right of the Create DVD dialog. You’ll be prompted to search your computer for the menu file you’ve saved (.mnu), once you find it hit Open and it will appear as your DVD menu.

A few changes and you’ll have a polished menu and you’re on your way to burn your DVD! This works for all menus you create in ProShow including Blu-ray, Autorun CD and more!

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Photographers

December 22

If you think you’re out of time to get a great gift for the photographer in your life, think again! The internet has made it so easy to get last minute gifts that people really want! Here are some of my top picks that are sure to make the shutterbug in your life smile this Christmas.

B&H Gift Card: Order online, print out and wrap up! With one of the largest inventories of camera gear online, there’s sure to be something perfect for everyone.

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Abbey Photography Gives Customers Instant Gratification With ProShow Slideshow Software

December 20

Abbey Photographers has increased customer satisfaction and built interest in its business by more than 60% with the use of ProShow Producer. They have received thousands of website hits per wedding after posting slideshows online and through social media channels, and given clients instant gratification by uniquely incorporating digital slideshows at their events.

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Organizing Your Slide Styles in ProShow

December 20

If you love slide styles but are looking for a way to quickly find your favorites, this post is for you! ProShow lets you organize your slide styles any way you’d like using the Categories feature. Categories are the perfect tool for keeping all your favorite slide styles in one simple list.

Here’s how to create a Favorites list to store your most-loved slide styles in ProShow.

1. Double-click on any slide in your show to open the Slide Options dialog. Under the Slide Styles tab, hit the ‘Manage Styles’ button.

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5 Hidden Right-Click Gems in ProShow

December 19

We often joke around the office that if you can’t find a feature in ProShow, right click and it will magically appear! The right-click menus in ProShow have some really useful features that can speed up your workflow and get things done really quickly!

Here are 5 of my favorite right click gems in ProShow!

1. Combine Slides: Let’s say you have two slides on the Slide List and you want to combine them into one. The quickest, easiest way to do so is to select both slides, right-click and select ‘Combine Slides’. Your two separate slides will be combined into one!

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