- What is a photo montage or slideshow?
This is a virtual photo album. We use your pictures, music and if desired
,video clips to create a stunning and professional presentation. Your snapshots
synchronized to music will create an emotional display of your cherished
memories.
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- What can I add to my slideshow?
Photos (paper or digital)
Music and Voice (CD, MP3)
Video (VHS, VHSC, DVD)
Non-photos (Newspaper articles, Awards, Brochures, Certificates)
And much more
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- What kind of photo formats do you accept?
We accept printed photos up to 8" X 10".You may also send us your
pictures in digital media. Digital media must be on CD or floppy.
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- Can I scan the photos myself?
YES! Scanning your own photos will result in a 20% reduction in
the total cost of your project. Many clients choose not to send their original
photos and feel more secure shipping a CD copy of them. Please scan them
at a high resolution, at least 300 pixels per inch is best. Many large stores
(ex: Wal-Mart) currently offer this services. Photos must be saved as a .jpeg/.jpg
file. Please give each photo an identifying number corresponding to the order
of your presentation. Do not crop photos or copy photos cut into shapes.
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- How should I arrange my photos?
Number each photo in the order you would like it to appear in the slideshow.
Use a pencil to number the back of each photo or use a post-it note. Do
not write on the back of your photos with an ink pen. Group photos by their
section or song.
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- How do I select pictures for my project?
Use pictures with lots of action. Remember that your goal is to evoke emotion.
Look for photos that will cause your audience to laugh or eww and ahh.
Close-ups are best. Far away snap shops often loose their quality when
zoomed in. Your television is wider than it is high. Try to find photos
that are
taken horizontally rather than vertically. Vertical photos tend to leave
empty space at the sides.
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- What type of media will my finished slideshow
be?
We can produce your project on DVD or VHS. If you are planning to share your
show on the web, we can prove this service as well.
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- What are transitions?
Transitions are what we use to move from one photo to the next. Depending
on the mood of your show, transitions can be lively or slow fading.
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- What are captions and titles?
Captions are used to help the audience follow the story. They refer to a
single photo. (ex: Johnny's First Tooth)
Titles are used to introduce a section of photos. (ex: The Early Years)
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- How long will my slideshow be?
Photos appear on screen 4-7 seconds. This varies depending on transitions,
captions and titles. A good estimate would be 10-12 photos per minute.
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- Will my new DVD play in my home DVD player?
We use DVD-R Discs. DVD-R discs are compatible with most DVD players manufactured
after 1997. Please ensure compatibility before placing order. Visit Video
Help.
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- How long will you keep a copy of my DVD?
We keep a copy of your DVD for 6 months for the purpose of reordering.
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- How will I project my slideshow?
You can simply pop your new DVD into your DVD player and watch it. If you
are wanting to project the show for a larger audience, we provide onsite
set-up and big screen projects for an additional fee.
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- How long will it take to create my slideshow?
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for completion. If you need the production sooner,
we do offer a rush delivery service.
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- Explain the music?
Due to copyright laws, music played on your slideshow must be owned by you.
This means you must purchase and supply the original CD (no CDR's). Use
of the music tracks you select will be covered under your fair use rights
of ownership.
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- Do you correct photos?
Yes. We scan, crop, remove red-eye, and adjust color and briteness to enhance
photos when needed.
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- Can I get a copy of the corrected photos?
Yes. For an additional $25 we will send you a CD of your corrected photos.
The CD can be taken to any developer and photos can be printed in any size
desired.
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- Will you return my photographs and music?
Yes. All music CDs and photos or photo CDs will be returned to you in their
original condition.
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