making slide shows on DVD

[darlaj2]

Does anyone know the program to use or whatever to take pictures--then put them to music and make a DVD??

[LarryTheCucumber]

a video CD (VCD) might be easier for you to make, and just as adequate.  Windows Movie Maker should be able to help you create a vcd.

[darlaj2]

Is this something I buy or download?

I just want to take some pictures, combine with music and make a little "home movie" so to speak.  You know set some pictures with a certain song.

So, I just want the easiest way to do this--then combine easy with cost and come up with a decent program.

[myhaloisintheshop]

I h ave been looking to do this also Darla.  I just didn't know where to start!

[darlaj2]

Well, since I have the new Vista installed on my computer, the computer is telling me (of course I am at work and Vista is at home) that I should have a movie maker on my computer where I can put my pictures to music and make a CD/DVD.  I will have to look into it when I am at home.  I just got the computer last week, so I have not had much time to just sit and see what Vista has to offer.

[RandyWayne]

As was mentioned earlier, MS Movie Maker, which is already on your PC assuming your running XP home or Pro is probably your best bet.  And it actually does a pretty decent job at doing what your asking.

I used something nearly as basic (but MUCH harder to use) for my little wedding video slide show.

[darlaj2]

My Vista does have a "DVD Maker/Movie Maker" installed on it.  So, I was able to take some pictures, set them to a song and make a DVD.  I ended up using Tim McGraw's song "My little girl" and 30 of Mattison's pictures.  Made a slide show with the music in the background.  It is really, really neat.  The movie maker I have has a time line on it where you can add an opening/title page, set the pictures to the exact mark of the song, then have a closing screen and credit role at the end.

I am impressed!  Now I need to look into a program to make the DVD labels.  Anyone have ideas for that??

[myhaloisintheshop]

I found what I needed on my computer too!  I need to work on it though