General Advice:
The Benefits of DVD Photo Slide Shows
I'm sure you've got at least one somewhere... a shoebox full of photographs that is. Putting your precious photographs on DVD is one of the best things you can do for your memories and your photo library. Here are some of the biggest advantages:
Make an Impact
Photographs Look Great on TVJust ask anyone who's seen one... watching a slide show of your photos can really be touching and emotional. It can bring back those memories that have been tucked away in the back of your mind. It can also be entertaining, light-hearted, even funny. One thing is for sure -- those who watch it won't forget it!
What size photos do you have at home? 4x6? 5x7? Perhaps 8x10? With photos on DVD you're limited only by the size of your television screen. You'll see greater detail in your photos. And because of the increased size, more people will be able to view the photo at the same time.
Photo Quality Won't Degrade Over Time
A Good Slide Show Helps You Relive the MemoriesWhen photographs are exposed to certain kinds of light they have a tendency, to degrade over time. Have you ever seen old photographs which have yellowed and become frail? Time ruins photos. In addition, the more your photos are handled, the greater the risk of bending, tearing and generally damaging them. Putting your photos on DVD in the digital format preserves them electronically for all time. Plus, if you have a DVD drive in your computer you'll be able to view them on your PC as well. DVDs also won't wear out like a VHS tape eventually will. 100 years from now your photos will look as good as they do today!
Photos are photos. BUT, when you add the appropriate mood music in the background, and you have meaningful or witty captions on each photo you can become immersed in the memory. You suddenly remember how it felt to walk on the beach on your vacation; and what fun you had at your birthday party; and what you felt at your wedding; etc. Not only will it remind you, but your friends and family will feel like they were there with you.
Save Storage Space
How many photo albums have you collected over the years that are taking up too much room on your shelf? Get back that space by converting your photos to DVD. A DVD (in its case) is a mere 1/2 inch thick.
DVDs Are More Portable Than Traditional Albums
Have you ever taken a photo album to a friend's house to show them your vacation pictures? Albums often weigh several pounds each, and take up lots of space. DVDs are much smaller and weigh mere ounces in comparison.
Modern Advantages of Digital
Our culture is becoming more and more technology based, and being able to participate in it digitally has become mainstream. One of the results of moving your photographic prints to DVD is that you will also receive your photos in the digital graphic format known as a JPEG. This highly compatible format allows you to then use these photos in other digital applications -- for example, you could e-mail your old photos to a friend.
Why Not Just Use PowerPoint?
Why Use Shoebox Memories?
You could use PowerPoint to make a slide show, of course. There are three main problems with this however...
- Equipment Liability - In most cases, you're going to want to share this photo slide show with a large group (for example, at a wedding). As the host (bride/groom), the last thing you want to have to worry about is keeping an eye on laptop computer. You want to be enjoying the event, and you should!
- Playability - DVD players can be found in most homes these days, and are going to be around for quite some time. Your computer with PowerPoint will most likely change with time. Will you be able to watch your PowerPoint slide show 5 or 10 years from now? Hopefully you've got a copy of PowerPoint 5 or 10 years from now. There's a much better chance that you'll have a DVD player; which means you'll be able to easily enjoy your slideshow years from now.
- You are Busy - Most people are pretty busy these days. Whether it's planning a wedding, your career, your family, or a combination of everything; you have a lot to do. Even if you are a computer savvy individual, there's a good chance you'll have to spend lots of time and energy learning how to build the slide show and get it on DVD. We do this kind of thing all the time. We are experts. Our service and experience can help save you lots of time and aggravation... and at a reasonable cost.