| DVD Slideshows can be a great way to take trip | | | | friends, neighbors and relatives that would be willing |
| down memory lane. Slideshows have become | | | | to share photographs and other memories. Putting |
| common place at events and gatherings and can | | | | this into a DVD slideshow is sure to be a hit with the |
| sometimes become boring. So how do you come up | | | | couple. Again, be sure to incorporate music from the |
| with a unique slideshow to keep people's interest? | | | | couple favorite genre. |
| Below I have given some pointers to keep it | | | | Other popular DVD Slideshow ideas |
| interesting: | | | | Newborn babies, childhood and family events are all |
| When you think of DVD slideshows you often think | | | | great sources of slideshow subjects. Here are some |
| Wedding, Birthday or Anniversary, I have covered all | | | | suggestions to keep these productions interesting |
| three below: | | | | and eye catching: |
| • Weddings | | | | • Newborn Babies |
| Every bride and groom is unique and has a different | | | | All babies are precious, but most slideshows about |
| story to tell. Use that uniqueness to select photos | | | | them are boring. To keep it interesting remember to |
| both personalized and interesting to watch. If the | | | | include photos of more than just the baby; don't |
| bride and groom are complete opposites, then use | | | | forget about mom, dad, grandma, brothers, etc. etc. |
| pictures, backgrounds, to show how they compliment | | | | Another great idea is to incorporate fun facts about |
| each other. | | | | the date of birth (i.e. what happen on the same day |
| • Birthdays | | | | 10, 50 or 100 years ago); this can be done by using |
| This of course depends on whether your loved one | | | | carefully placed title slides within your DVD Slideshow. |
| is a child or a grown adult. | | | | • Kids |
| For a child, this is the great opportunity to show | | | | For younger children, you can help them put together |
| them growing up, how they got their nickname, what | | | | a slideshow of their favorite things, using their own |
| are their favorite past times (sports, pets, camping, | | | | thoughts and ideas. Let them record a few sound |
| etc.). You can also select music and backgrounds that | | | | bites to be included within the show. |
| relate to their character. | | | | • Family & Friends |
| For an adult, a great idea would be to incorporate | | | | Family vacations, camping trips, family reunions and |
| notes of well wishes from past birthdays. You can | | | | school plays are all great contenders for slideshows. |
| also show major accomplishments from years gone | | | | Don't forget to include dated title slides so you're not |
| by through photos, awards, music and memorabilia. | | | | trying to guess ten years down the road. |
| • Anniversaries | | | | So, whether you are creating a slideshow on your |
| One of the best things you can do for an | | | | own or hiring a professional, keeping it creative is just |
| anniversary slideshow is to gather memorabilia that | | | | a matter of detail. Have fun with this, the reward is |
| the couple has most likely forgotten about. Talk to | | | | like none other. |