It's easy, fast and fun! (Windows only)
aVinci Studio will turn your photos into a themed DVD, set to music. Simply download the FREE software, then:
1) Choose from a variety of themes
2) 40-100 photos depending on theme
3) Place your order
aVinci will do the rest! Your finished DVD movie will be mailed directly to you within days. Each themed photo movie includes personalized DVD packaging and a traditional slideshow.
Other places that use aVinci Software to make DVD’s:
-Walgreen’s Kiosk only, Walmart, or buy the CD to install at home
Create Your Own Photo DVD
Here are some easy and exciting ways to creating a MULTIMEDIA DVD using your own digital photos, cool transitions, and music playing in the background!
2. After you have uploaded to Shutterfly, you can then SORT your pictures by date taken, name A-Z, upload order, etc: look at BOTTOM LEFT corner of “My Pictures” section for “Sort By” choice!!
3. Once you start creating your Shutterfly PhotoShow DVD, you can follow each step to choose your style, arrange your photos, and choose transitions and music. Be sure to check the “enhance/edit” section where you can add captions with some borders.
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After you download the aVinci Studio Photo DVD free software you will:
Select from a variety of styles including Gallery, Vacation, Baby Boy or Girl, Mother’s Day, Graduation, Wedding, Sports, Christmas, and others. Each style has music, but you can change the music later on as well!
Next, you will get your photos. Some of the themes have a maximum of exactly 40 photos but it still helps to rename them before you upload them so they will stay in the order of your show. There are several themes using 100 photos. The 100 photo themes allow you to use between 20-100 photos.
The third step is to Customize with a personalized DVD title and cover photo. You will also select from a variety of music selections.
Placing your order is next. The aVinci Studio’s “Moments Captured DVD” costs $25, and extra copies of the same DVD are $13. However, there are often special discount prices available when ordering.
You can make a free Photo Show for FREE, but you will have limited features--style, music, borders, etc.
You can upgrade to a premium level for about $39.
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1. You can have up to 400 photos so you really must plan ahead!
I would rename your photos on your computer before you upload them. The Shutterfly PhotoShow DVD cost about $20.
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Other ways to make your own Photo DVD
Some of the store kiosks (Bartells, Walgreens, Walmart) allow you to make a Photo DVD for about $15. These are usually a slide show of all of your photos, and you get to choose from a selection of music. Simple, but nice (and FAST as it is made right in the STORE)---no words, no transitions, etc.
aVinci is planning on coming out with an ONLINE version---so you will be able to make your DVD totally online!
Need Help? Contact Barb for One to One Consultation!
Tips and Techniques for Creating Your Own DVD:
1. Things to consider: how many photos are allowed--up to 400 for Shutterfly PhotoShow DVD means you really need to plan ahead (or use less---how long can your audience sit!!); aVinci Studio’s “Moments Captured” has themes that use 40-100 pictures, depending on which theme you choose. If the theme uses 40 photos---it must be exactly 40. However, if the theme says 100 then you can use any number from 20-100!
2. Planning ahead--put your photos in order on your computer, and rename them in order before uploading is a great idea!
3. Software ideas to make your own multimedia DVD’s: Mac users can use iDVD and iMovie to make their own sophisticated DVD’s; Windows XP users can use free software called Photo Story and Movie Maker to make multimedia projects; and both can purchase software called Photoshop Elements and Premier Elements by Adobe for some really cool multimedia projects!
Shutterfly has PhotoShow DVD which is also lively and exciting as you put your pictures in order for your final production. Cost is about $20 and you can include up to 400 photos! You create online so Mac and Windows machines are both fine.
At aVinci Studio you can download free software to make a “aVinci Studio DVD Slideshow” for about $30---software only for Windows not Mac! Depending on which theme you choose, you can use 40-100 pictures. Your DVD will be so entertaining for friends and family!
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Your DVD will look quite professional!
