PhotoStage Slideshow Producer

The problem with PowerPoint slideshows is that you can't play them on any computer, because it may not have MS PowerPoint installed. The best solution is to create video slideshows, for which you only need a media player. PhotoStage Slideshow Producer can help you create such videos. It allows you to customize your slideshow with various effects and transitions, add soundtracks and recordings and the best part is that everything can be done with only a few clicks. You can make your slideshows playable on various players and devices and share them on the Internet.

The software can be installed almost instantly. Once you agree to the terms and conditions and proceed to the next step, the setup wizard will present a series of optional utilities which you can install. If you don't want to install any additional tools, you can just click the Finish button and PhotoStage Slideshow Producer will launch immediately. It works on Windows XP and all later editions, as well as Mac OS X and Android platforms, without overusing your memory or processor.

The user interface is laid out like an advanced video editor, such as Adobe Premiere. You can import your images, music or videos in the upper left area of the window, where you can also find special effects, predefined transitions and other tools, in a series of collapsible menus. Imported media files can be added and arranged in a video timeline, in the lower region of the interface. You can preview your work at any time, with the program's embedded player, in the upper right area of the window.

Images and videos are displayed in the timeline as thumbnails, along with their duration and icons which represent transition effects. You can select individual thumbnails, open the collapsible menus and apply different effects and transitions or record your voice. Soundtracks and recordings can be added in different channels, in the same timeline. The software allows you to set different transition and slide speeds and edit soundtracks on separate windows.

PhotoStage Slideshow Producer places many output options at your disposal. You can create a video DVD with your slideshow or simply burn it on a disc, in various video formats, including AVI, MP4, MOV, FLV and many others. It is also possible to store the video slideshow in the same format, in local folders, or to upload it to YouTube or Facebook. Additionally, the software allows you to share your projects directly on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Linkedin and other social medias.