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So you have your computer loaded with all of your favorite
photos and you don't know how to get them on a dvd. Discover
from this article how easily you can accomplish this.
Putting your photos on a dvd requires two software programs. You
will need one for organizing your photos and one for burning
them on to a dvd. In this article we will be covering Windows
Movie Maker since it is a free program that comes with Windows
XP users. You can also get it free through Microsoft if, you
don't already have it installed. Your computer must also have a
dvd burner and software for the burning process. Since many new
computers come with Nerovision Express 3.0 software, we will be
using this program in the following steps.
Let's give it a try shall we...
Step 1. Bring your Windows Movie maker software program
up on your computer screen.
Step 2. Look for the task tab, under the capture
video category, click on import pictures.
Step 3. Drag and drop your photos in the storyboard
arranging them any way you like.
Step 4. Under the edit movie category you can add
video effects and transitions. Drag and drop them also in the
storyboard. Try all of the them to see which ones you like the
best.
Step 5. To add one of your favorite songs change the
storyboard view to the timeline view. Under the capture
video category, click on import audio or music. Drag
your music into the timeline, under your photo scenes, where it
says audio/music.
Step 6. When you are satisfied with your preview choose,
save to my computer located under the finish movie
category. Your video will be saved with a wmv extension.
Step 7. Bring up your Nerovision Express software
program and click on make DVD - DVD Video. Under the
content screen, click on add video files. Locate the
video you just created in Windows Movie Maker. (Remember it will
have a wmv extension.) You can add more than one video here.
When you see that your video and or videos have been added click
on the next button.
Step 8. In the select menu screen click on edit
menu. This is where you can choose from a wide range of
layouts, background pictures, etc. Play around with the
different options you have. When you get the menu just the way
you want it click on the next button. (Click on save as
template for saving your menu.)
Step 9. Now preview your video by clicking the play
button on the remote control. If you are satisfied with the
results click next.
Step 10. From the burn options screen, click on burn
to located in the parameters for burning box. Locate your
dvd drive. Click on the burn button when you are ready.
This process takes a while so you have to be patient. Try not to
do anything else on the computer while the burning process is in
effect.
Note: If you find that the software won't let you burn, you may
need to purchase an additional plugin. If that is the case, you
should see a pop up window with instructions on how to get it.
Note:You will not be able to burn without it.
That is really all there is to it! Now wasn't that easy?
Copyright ? 2005 Lynn Quario - All Rights Reserved
Please feel free to reprint this article providing the links and
author stay intact.
About the author:
Lynn Quario is a groovy grandmother who loves to create
family home videos. If you want to learn how to be more creative
with your videos check out her website at
http://www.create-your-own-dvd-movie.com/
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