PowerDirector - Manually create a slideshow from photos

[@MakeModeratesMatter]

Could you please re-do this video using PD 365? The layout is now different in 365 and the keys you are hitting no longer appear there. In particular, how do you change the duration of the pictures in the slideshow in 365? Thank you.

[@micheler1845]

Hi Jim, You saved me yet again!!!! I'm working on a manual slide show, trying to sort of duplicate a Shutterfly album to the big screen. I have areas where I'm using a photo, color board and title with some collage designer stuff in between. Then I was attempting to put transitions in, what a mess! I watched this tutorial and low and behold you made the task so much easier. Once again THANK YOU!!!!! Michele

[@SharperTurtle]

Michele, Glad that you found some additional help for the direction you are going with your slide show. That's what we're all about here. --Jim

[@raylenecline9292]

Need help on how to make your photo's scroll across - against a color board smoothly in a slideshow manually. Any suggestions on one of your videos???

[@SharperTurtle]

Can you describe this in more detail. Is the color board the entire background? Do the photos change size? What is the movement? How many photos do you have in mind? Is there more than one on the screen at the same time? --Jim

[@raylenecline9292]

@@SharperTurtle I want to make my photos move from left to right like they are on a conveyor belt. The background being the belt. Doesn’t matter about the background I can do that I just can’t figure out how to make them slide across with a 2 inch gap between them. The pics would be about 3x4 or so.

[@raylenecline9292]

And yes you would see probably almost 3 at a time. But only partially pic 1 and 3 or so

[@SharperTurtle]

Thanks for the additional information. You can accomplish this by using a keyframe position value to move each picture across the screen. You set the parameters on one picture and then copy them to the other pictures. Then you stagger the pictures on multiple tracks. I'll develop a tutorial on this process for you and others. --Jim

[@SharperTurtle]

You should see a new tutorial on this technique on this channel within a week. --Jim

[@kennethmarotte5861]

what version power director are u using?

[@SharperTurtle]

This is an older tutorial created using PD 16. If you look on the lower right of the initial screen you will see the version used for any particular tutorial (in the last 4 years). The interface changes over time. If the differences are huge, let me know and I'll put an updated tutorial version on my work list. --Jim

[@coasteryids8312]

I want my image that is not 16:9 to slide across the screen from right to left. I can't figure out how to do that. MagicMotion isn't helping me accomplish that.

[@SharperTurtle]

Could you give me a bit more detail? Is this a graphic that you want to overlay a video and move across the screen? Or do you have something else in mind? --Jim

[@coasteryids8312]

@@SharperTurtle So I figured out how to do it using keyframes. However, I was only able to do it using one of the motion templates that inserts keyframes at default presets. I was not able to insert keyframes at my own choosing. Is this because I haven't paid for an upgraded version of the software?

[@SharperTurtle]

I believe most versions allow you to keyframe objects. See if this video helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mafTl2WgjpWWrtU --Jim

[@BrianStJohn-lt3kl]

On our family vacation, some people shoot photos, some shoot video. I was wondering if this would be better to create a slideshow with photos and video kind of a day by day remembrance of our trip? Is there a tutorial on that?

[@SharperTurtle]

I don't have a specific tutorial on that, but I'll put it on my short list for you. Great idea. Stay tuned. --Jim

[@fintonmainz7845]

Can you save the slides how as an mp4 or a I?

[@SharperTurtle]

When the slideshow is on the timeline you can save it like any other project in all the formats available when you produce a video. It will save as MP4 if you choose that option. --Jim

[@fintonmainz7845]

@@SharperTurtle thanks

[@SharperTurtle]

You are welcome! --Jim

[@nadeemsheri8782]

But how can we save a project in any other format, like MP4 type media so we can upload/share with friends

[@SharperTurtle]

You use the "Produce" tab and then can choose the H.264 AVC button to get to your options for MP4 output. Then you can share the result with friends. -Jim

[@saulandrade10]

Hi Jim, I have a question. How do you change the black background on the pictures to blur? So you can't see the black bars on the sides...Thanks!!!

[@SharperTurtle]

I'm trying to figure out what you are asking. I'm assuming you are talking about a situation where the project is 16x9 but the images you are using don't fill the screen. Is that what you have in mind? If the images of the slideshow are smaller than the 16x9 frame, the default behind them will be black. But you can put the entire slideshow on track 2 and place anything you want behind it on track 1. You could put any 16x9 image (or an image cropped to 16x9) that was blurred on track 1 and that is what you would see outside the smaller images when they were on the screen. Is that what you are thinking about? I could create a tutorial about that if it helps address the issue you are talking about. If I'm not understanding the situation correctly, please give me some additional information. Thanks! --Jim

[@josephmatsoso3710]

I realize that even in my video clips I cannot get sound. What is it that I must do to get sound

[@SharperTurtle]

Joseph, I'm having a difficult time helping you figure this out with such a small bit of information about your dilemma. Do you hear sound any time in any way within PowerDirector. If you drag a video clip into your media room that has video and sound and click on it, does it play audio? Do you have other applications that use sound that play audio correctly on your PC? It will be a bit of trial and error to isolate the issue. --Jim

[@billcallahan9303]

Jim, can you control the length of the transitions? Thanks! Great show!

[@SharperTurtle]

Bill, Yes. You can highlight the transition by clicking on it. Then you will see a duration button above the timeline. You can click on it and change the value in frames and seconds. If you want to change the default length for all transitions. Click on the gear at the top. That will take you to the preferences menu. Click on the editing category on the left side. Near the bottom on the left you will see a setting for transition length. You can drag across it and change the number or use the up and down buttons to modify it. --Jim

[@billcallahan9303]

@@SharperTurtle Thanks again Jim. I just gotta' remember where all the buttons are but I'm grateful to you for your information! Thanks again! My internet has been down for two days. Bad summer of storms in Florida!

[@SharperTurtle]

Bill, Stormy in the Midwest too. Hope your internet is stable now. --Jim

[@billcallahan9303]

@@SharperTurtle .....Been one "bang" up summer here Jim. Will try to make this brief. Crashed my Typhoon drone, it survived but banged the hidef 1920x1080p camera, next video - weeks later, it flew again, fuzzy, eractic video, but I didn't relate it to the camera, thought my computer couldn't process it fast enough. Got help on line, advised a GeForce 50 Ti....no help. He was surprised, said it was the camera's fault (he didn't know it got banged up). I said No Way. Bought a new 4k drone, worse results, video looked electrified. That made me think for sure it wasn't the other drone's camera. I was wrong. What I didn't relate was that this new camera was shooting at 4k. So that made me think it wasn't the old camera. Because it was outputting wild looking video too. So how did I find out the truth? I bought a $1,600 loaded, refurbished HP Z800. Beautiful, flawless video from 4k. So he was right. It was the camera on the old drone's fault. I could've just bought a used camera. Live & learn.

[@SharperTurtle]

Bill, As a fellow Typhoon owner, I'm saddened by the fact that you experienced a crash and had the expense of new equipment. I'm glad you are up and running again and have a great setup. And can get great results. Hope you have smooth sailing (uh … flying) for a long time. --Jim

[@WiljanWiljan]

Hi Jim, just seen this video! thanks a lot! But how do you mix photos that are from a different size? like 16:9, 4:3, portrait photos etc. Do you have a video or proposal ?

[@SharperTurtle]

You have several options. You can put a color board on a track behind the image(s) so you won't have a black area if they don't fill the screen. Or you can drag any of the images to the timeline (one at a time) and click on the crop icon above the timeline. That will allow you to crop the image to fit the screen resolution. It will save a copy of the image in the media room at the resolution you designate. If you want everything 16:9 landscape, you can achieve this effect. Or you can crop at an aspect ratio of your choice. --Jim

[@WiljanWiljan]

@@SharperTurtle okay thanks for your help!

[@SharperTurtle]

You are welcome! --Jim

[@I.A.F.A]

Great Video. I will be watching more of your stuff. Now, I have made a slideshow myself but the pictures dont fill the screen so i wanted to add a background which i done, but it moves with the transitions that i added to pictures. i just want the background to stay still. How do i do that ?????

[@SharperTurtle]

Ian, I have a couple of questions I need to ask so I understand what you've done. Did you use the slideshow creator to create your slideshow or did you use another method? If you used the slideshow creator, what template did you use? --Jim

[@I.A.F.A]

Thx for getting back to me. I just done it in timeline mode. I added 15 photos to the second video track line. The photos dont fill the screen so I then added my logo on the 3rd video track line as well as some txt and made them fit either side of the photos. I then thought to get rid of the black areas behind i would add a background which i put on the 1st video track line. I then added the transitions between the photos. I went through a load until i found some i liked. They were the "Rotation clockwise " type transitions in the Geometric choices.. It worked fine. Except the background turns with the photos. I just wanted the background to stay still. I tried various things but it still turned with the photos. facebook.com/IanAndersonsFishingAdventures/videos/2232782346732406/ thats what i went with if it plays. as i got fed up trying to get background to stay still. Cheers

[@SharperTurtle]

Thanks for showing me what you did. That helps! I'll do some checking and see if I can add a background that won't move. Stay tuned, Ian. --Jim

[@I.A.F.A]

Brilliant Thx. Been watching loads of your videos. They are superb. learned loads, Including the fact i need a higher Spec PC !!!!! Mine struggled with the video collage one. bit slow and Jerky. never mind. Thx for having a look at my little problem.

[@SharperTurtle]

I don't have the horsepower I'd like for all I do. But it's fun to be able to create quality video, even if it isn't as fast as any of us would want. --Jim

[@apex519]

I was wondering if you can help,I watch all your videos they are really helpful I've learned so much thank you, I'm trying to create the predator thermal vision could you give me any tips on how to do this or make a video showing what filters I use,thanks.

[@SharperTurtle]

So glad you've found these videos useful. I'm not familiar with the predator thermal vision technique. Could you explain it or give me a link to a file that demonstrates it so I can help you? Thanks. --Jim

[@apex519]

@@SharperTurtle yes have you seen the predator movies, it's about an alien but can only see infared thermal vision.

[@mrkwilliamsphotography3851]

Thank you for sharing. This is great (clear and to-the-point) info.

[@SharperTurtle]

Thanks so much, Ken. Let me know if you face a challenge I have not yet addressed in a tutorial. --Jim

[@josephmatsoso3710]

Please assist. I cannot hear music playing

[@SharperTurtle]

Joseph, Do you hear music in other applications? If you play a video clip or audio clip inside of PowerDirector, is there audio? --Jim

[@jamesh5460]

Yes! Great video and thank you!

[@SharperTurtle]

You are most welcome. --Jim

[@JordanByersMusic]

Hi, your tutorials of PowerDirector have helped me in deciding to buy the program. I am working on turning a basic powerpoint slide into a video like this with music and voiceover. My question: Can you add music AND voiceover to this type of presentation? I would like the music to be softer when the voiceover is happening. If this is possible, I plan to buy the program. Thank you!

[@SharperTurtle]

Jordan, You have several options. You can actually export a PowerPoint presentation to a movie file. Then you could use PowerDirector to import it and add both a voiceover track and a music track. Would that accomplish your objectives? --Jim

[@progers5019]

Gotcha, good to have when you get back from a week's vacation.

[@SharperTurtle]

Phil, Hope you have lots of good content from your vacation you can use. --Jim