photo to dvd: getting started

Congratulations on your decision to create living memories on DVD, you will get so much joy and satisfaction from this project, a project that will also thrill and excite your family and friends for generations to come. It will be our pleasure to guide and assist you. Please feel free to call or e-mail us if you have any idea's you want to discuss with us.

Lets get started ........

Step 1:  Getting started today!
First decide on your special event such as baby's first year, an anniversary or any special occasion you wish us to create, You may have just had a fantastic holiday overseas and wish to turn your photo's into an exciting show you can re-live time after time. How about turning your parents old photo's into a celebration of their life, something the whole family can enjoy. When you think about it there are hundreds of projects that can be turned into a heart pounding slide show.

Step 2: Decide on a title
It could be as simple as " our holiday in New Zealand" or " The marriage of ..." or "The birth of Jessica" you decide.

Step 3: Selecting your Photos!
This will be your most difficult task, you need to select good quality, clear and well lit photos. Although we can adjust the brightness and contrast, the quality of your project will depend on the quality of your photos. Remember if your photos are fuzzy and out of focus, they will look that way on your CD or DVD. They do not have to be perfect but the better the pictures the better the final DVD. Where ever possible use photos that are landscape, they will help in the overall finish of your slide show.

Step 4: Placing them in order
Now that you have decided on the content of your project it is time to decide with your family and friends which order you would like to see them displayed. Mark each photo on the back with the order number starting with one. If you are sending digital photos we recommend re-naming each photo using numerical numbers. Just a word of warning, Do not send any rare photos especially if it is an original. Have a copy made and send us the copy. All your photos will be returned with your new project.

Step 5: Choose your Music
Most slide shows generally have 2 or 3 songs to excite the senses. This provides entertainment and makes the whole experience special, leaving the guests wanting more. We can provide background music at no cost or you can really make your project unique and add your own choice of music. We shall also make sure the music is synchronized with your slide show.

Step 6: Choose your package
The final step before contacting us is to decide on which package? Whatever you chose you will be thrilled with the result. Packages and prices can be viewed on the price page.

Helpful Hint: Create a story! If you have a digital camera, take some extra photo's that you can place into your show to help the story line. As an example: If you are going on a holiday, take a photo of the family packing the suitcase. a photo of the taxi arriving to take you to the airport, a photo of the plane, even a shot of you inside the plane. The hotel or accommodation, the car you may have hired. Having a meal at a restaurant? Take a shot of the meal! Of course any special features of interest and how about a shot of you packing to return home. Be creative and have fun!