Going through life without knowing what lies ahead really does complicate things. It’s like trying to navigate through a dark tunnel with no light, no eyes, and no warning signs….eventually you’re going to bump into a wall---that’s how life is.

If I understand correctly, any version can only be used for personal use, is there a commercial license? and if so, does the 60% discount apply to it too?

Great giveaway and great program for me. It worked great the first two times. Now the DSB.exe associated with Wondershare is 99% on my processes.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!

#58, Many thanks, Suze, for your appreciation.

#23, Anders Lindesvärd: What a wonderful "show!" And terrific images! Thanks for making, and posting, it here.

#51, Thank you Fubar for watching and generously giving input. The original aspect ratio is only maintained in browsers IE8 and Firefox with the JWPlayer code used.

I'm always so happy to see a Wondershare product on GOTD! Thanks for offering yet another super program.

Thank You GAOTD for today's Giveaway. Installed it rather late in the evening, so seeing what's in it and creating Test Slideshow gave me only some idea (perhaps limited, given such late hour) what can be achieved.

I can't remember last time I was using similar Program, so again apologies for sounding "not that massively impressed", but that might change yet.

What I can generally (and for sure!) say about this, and typically other Standard Edition v Deluxe Programs -- I most definitely dislike the idea of mixing content (lets call it "free") of packs, styles, what ever - with those available only in "Deluxe", "Premium", etc.
It would be simply "less annoying" to mention at the bottom "More packs - available in Deluxe", or Further packs can be purchased, visit our Site..

Instead - clever and pushy Developers are teasing us with possibilities, we can see them because they are THERE, within that Software, but if not marked (S for Standard, D for Deluxe to simplify that notion) - we are being very unpleasantly disappointed if clicking on something by mistake.., not for you, you fool! - Grrrhhh!! (sorry about this unexpected rant, it gets me, lol)

I really don't mind purchasing "fuller" Editions, and have done so, but I personally find that kind of "aggressive advertising" WITHIN chosen(!!) Version unethical!
I'm afraid Wondershare is no different.

BTW - downloading "freebie resources" and trying to install them gave me (for some reason) "Access violation at address.. bla bla" and had to use Task Mngr to stop all that beeping, so that didn't help matters:-((

Can't set the duration? That is as bad as a desktop in which you could not set the colour. Thumbs down. The earlier version is good, however this version is demoware at best.

Now that I have tried to get it to do the things I think a decent program should do I have come to the conclusion that the same problems with the last offering are still the problems of this one. There are better free offerings that are very safe to use. I like Photostory 3 from Microsoft. Always free and more features.
One of the offerings may some day have what it takes.

I have a problem, please some one help. Installation was fine on my Vista OS but on starting program, it says "Can't locate My-Documents Folder" and stops.

#23, Anders Lindesvärd, interesting sample. You can use any browser to view it. The original aspect ratio isn't maintained.

Oh... and to #35 who said "Two thumbs down! HD output should be the standard now. Limiting output to DVD is …well… too limiting."

...please bother to at least LOOK at the software before commenting.

The software may be called "Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder", but that is very misleading: output can be burned to DVD, saved to computer in many different file formats, saved as HD video (again several different formats), saved to various Apple devices, or other mobile devices, or directly uploaded to Youtube.

For a full list without looking at the software itself is here:-

http://www.wondershare.com/comparison/dvd-slideshow-builder-comparison.html

It shows MP4, AVI, WMV, 3GP, MPEG, MKV, MOV, FLV, F4V, SWF; HD MP4 , HD AVI , HD WMV , HD MOV , HD MPG; Optimized profiles for mobile devices.

I already use Wondershare Photo Collage Studio and really like it, so was pleased to see another Wondershare product here on GOTD.

Downloaded this one and had a good play with it. Like it so much, I've taken advantage of their 60% offer for the deluxe version and am really looking forward to creating some interesting slide shows with it.

Very nice!

My experience with Wondershare products can only be described as pleasantly surprising! While their registration process deviates from the "standard" method typically used here at GOTD, it works seamlessly when instructions are followed.

If you're worried about being deluged by "spam" because you have to provide your email address to register the software, just remember that you can STOP any further emails from being sent by clicking on the "unsubscribe" link that's included in EVERY email you receive from them.

(This is true for EVERY commercially-oriented email you receive, from ANY sender. If they don't include a means of unsubscribing, they're blatantly violating the CAN-SPAM act, and can face SEVERE penalties for said violations. Notice that emails pushing "replica" items and little blue pills don't have any such links, since they're being sent by CROOKS who don't CARE about following any stinkin' LAWS!)

I can remember when such programs (DVD slideshow creators) were prohibitively expensive - often costing HUNDREDS of dollars. It just goes to show what a little competition can do to increase the quality of products, while simultaneously lowering the cost of same in order to be competitive in the marketplace.

Additionally, Wondershare goes the extra mile by providing support for their "giveaway" products, even though they aren't required to do so by GOTD - another sign of PROFESSIONALISM in my book!

As always, many thanks to Wondershare, and to the tireless efforts of the GOTD team to continue to provide quality offerings to the public!

@ #21: How can you get PhotoStory 3 to work with Win 7??? Where can you download a Win 7-64 compatible copy??? I can't find one by Googling or at the M.S. site... I keep getting the "Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011", which maybe good but has lost a few features like "voice over". If you know about something, post a link please. I need something that has audio capabilities. Thanks

I use Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder to make the basic video in .avi then edit it using Cyberlink Power Director. Nice comment there #22.

I love this program! So easy to use with a lot of nice features. I did upgrade to the Deluxe version using the great discount price. I have a question though - is the "Wedding Movie Style Pack" included in the deluxe version or is it necessary to purchase that pack separately?

@ #12 & #15 and etc.

“… it is yet another slide show maker that does not allow a photo and an audio file to be linked together…”

I have lots of Wondershare creators, and they all let you link the sound to the photo!!!....So I opened my earlier GAOTD version (6.0.4) of this app and I was in fact able to set both the length and the position of my voiceover recording! This was even the case in their very simplest app---the old Flash Slideshow Builder! So I can't imagine that they would have done away with this feature....So you might want to check with their Support before chucking this program....Now I am afraid to install it over my earlier version....:-)....

Can anyone answer this for me. Upon execution of the software a dialog opens with Standard mode on one side and Advanced mode on the other. The Advanced mode isn't clickable. Is this normal?

Thank you GOTD and Wondershare,

For today's Free Giveaway. Love most of your products especially the Photo Storey too. Going out now but will try the standard tonight. I mostly will take up the promotion offer as I like to add music and also the movie pack 1 XP . Have a great weekend everyone !

Most slideshow programs create 800x600 pixel slide and video shows, I need the option to create a larger format show for projection on a large screen. Photos at 800x600 look out of focus on the large screen. At what pixel does this Wondershare create and is the DVD created at larger pixels? Are there other programs out there that create larger end-results.

I wish Wondershare and all software publishers here would provide a list of differences between the new and old versions. This way I would know what to look for in the new software.

@ Eric, #16, thanks, this is what makes this GAOTD worth it. At 80 MBs it's kinda heavy, but it has a very decent selection of styles and templates.

Running winXPpro with only 512 RAM and this does not stress my machine out, always a plus!

#12, OldScotty, and #15 - There are many tools that will do this. I use two free ones to do the job, foto2avi will produce videos from stills. And, of course, you can control how long each photo is displayed (which according to the Wondershare website requires you to buy the premium version for that simple operation), add transitions and more. Then DVDFlick will make DVDs out of video files, letting you add your new slide show videos to existing videos and make a DVD. Not the only choice, but one that works well for me. As to today's offering, sorry to seem ungrateful but the need to buy the "premium" version just to control how long each photo is displayed is a deal breaker for me, I don't see any point in even fooling with it.

This is a great program. I got it the last time it was offered on GOTD and liked it so much I bought it. I'm a mother of 2 and grandmother of 4. Recently, I started making dvds of family members for their birthdays. So far I've created 4. I scan in photos, arrange them chronically, add their favorite music, and burn them. They have been universally loved. It has come to the point now that everyone 'expects' a dvd from Nana on their birthday. Wondershare lets me do a very professional job. I highly recommend this software.

Installed to my Win 7 x64 machine without any problems. I've started to make a photo-to-slideshow presentation with it, and so far, it is intuitive to use and offers a lot of options. I'm thinking about the upgrade they're offering to us in order to get the 3D effects, but even if I don't, this program is giving me a lot to work with. Many thanks, GAOTD and Wondershare!

Two thumbs down! HD output should be the standard now. Limiting output to DVD is ...well... too limiting.

RE: #12

Try at wnsoft (dot) com, and look for Picture2EXE.
It's not free, but it's very cheap compared to others.
It's fully loaded with effects, highly customizable, and "fairly" easy to use, if you are into slideshows and photography.
I'm not employed or related whatsoever with that company, but I have been using version 5.6 for a few years now, with full satisfaction.

I looked at the comparison of standard to deluxe versions Eric provided in # 27. http://www.wondershare.com/comparison/dvd-slideshow-builder-comparison.html

Two features that would be absolutely required for me are only in the deluxe version, not the standard versions being given away:
1. Set Photo Duration
2. Use videos as inputs.

I will pass on this one.

Very nice APP to turn still photos to movie styles even in HD video, although the DELUXE version of this software is much better than today's giveaway.

So THUMBS UP from me with some reservations!!


BEST FREEWARE ALTERNATIVES besides Microsoft Windows Photostory 3 (I especially recommend the first one listed below):

* DVD slideshow GUI
http://download.videohelp.com/tin2tin/

* Ashampoo Slideshow Studio Elements 2.0.1.153
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Graphic-Editors/Ashampoo-Slideshow-Studio-Elements.shtml

* XnView
http://www.xnview.com/

* Roxio Photoshow
http://www.photoshow.com/home/start

Enjoy!!

can I combine slides and video clips (with or without audio) in the same presentation?

btw: Thanks very much, GAOTD, for this great service. Over the past few years I have downloaded many useful programs of which I would have been unaware except for you folks.

Well I had the last version which was great. This one crashed on the Create command; I'll reboot and try it, but a real solid program at least in its last incarnation, lots of choices.

@ #12 & #15

Why don't you try Microsoft Power Point?
Power Point allows a photo and an audio file to be linked together...

Tip:
Don't forget to take advantage of the freebie resources!
http://www.wondershare.com/pro/movie-slideshow-resource.html

So far, I like what I see; creating a simple project is quick and easy, and there are enough advanced features for creating a more complicated project.

Unfortunately for me (fortunate for Wondershare?), the features I am interested are only included in the 'Deluxe' version; however it is available at 60% discount (see #1 above). You might want to check out feature comparison chart before suggesting features to add or change, they might already be available in the 'Deluxe':
http://www.wondershare.com/comparison/dvd-slideshow-builder-comparison.html

Nevermind #17. Tried it again and it worked.

Just a quick note -- Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder includes IMAPI_XP_SRV2003_x86.exe, which may be installed during setup in XP. This shouldn't be a problem in and of itself [it's a Microsoft update], but it does make changes to Windows, & you should be aware of it. These are 4 relevant links at microsoft.com:
http://goo.gl/XDGkC
http://goo.gl/0nn9h
http://goo.gl/FaeSS
http://goo.gl/P469L

How does this compare to Windows moviemaker?

John #15
A slide shows maker that links the photo with audio is Zoner Photo Studio Pro, having said that it is not easy to use effectively. It would take considerable effort to make the show as slick as many of the slide show makers do with ease, if it is at all possible. On the other hand it is the only way I have found to link a family members photo with their voice, great for a visual family tree or similar.

Excellent prog. After downloading GOTD Standard version I immediately purchased the Deluxe version ($38 incl. tax) with a large range of transition effects available. Supersedes the MS Movie Maker with saving to several formats and when inserting music no need to cut it to fit the completed image timeline. If you run IE8 browser you can check sample path http://www.linanders.com/Slideshow.htm

(Note: IE8 requred to view the Flash file)

#12: "... it is yet another slide show maker that does not allow a photo and an audio file to be linked together... Does anyone know of a slide show maker that does,"

If it helps...
There are 2 types of slideshows -- those showing regular stills for a brief period, & those that are made into video. Video slideshows are usually created with some sort of video editor, but, since working with however many images on the timeline can get tedious to say the least, most of the control you might otherwise have is hidden from you when using a slideshow app -- you need to get your images into a more full featured video editor if you want to group, link, or attach audio files/clips to individual images, but it is indeed possible with many (most?) video editing apps. Using apps I have -- in Roxio Creator 2011 Pro you start the central launcher, click to create a slideshow, import your photos, then click the option to edit in Videowave, where you can easily drag audio files onto the individual images in storyboard view. It works much the same way using Nero Multimedia 10, proceeding to create your slideshow in their new Kwik Media until you get to the point where you can click to edit in Nero Vision.

Alternatively, getting your images on the timeline or in a story board is the part I said can be tedious when creating a slideshow in a video editor -- you can always use Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder Standard [or similar] to create your basic video, then import that into the video editing app you prefer. There the video can be split into as many individual clips as you like, & if you want audio attached you can easily do it then. Most of the time you can also change the duration of those individual clips too.

However, for video slideshows the norm is to have one audio track providing continuity, though the actual music, tempo etc. can change to match the photos -- apps with multi-track audio also let you easily add narration &/or short clips for things like laughter or crashes or cymbals or whatever... how easy it is to control the volume of 2 or more tracks making up your mix varies with the app used -- if you can, get something that lets you use *envelopes*, which let you change things like volume at selected points along the track. There are also apps, sometimes bundled with video software, just for creating an original, customizable, background music track, & you can do things like change tempo, add a crescendo etc. to match the photos that will be shown on-screen -- Roxio Creator 2011 Pro for example included Sonicfire Pro 5, Scoring Edition [smartsound.com]. Nero SoundTrax [part of the Nero multimedia suite] &/or video editors like Vegas Pro will let you create 5.1 audio [SoundTrax will also do 7.1] -- you can use the front/center channel for your narration, pan effects clips side to side or front to back etc. And again there's nothing wrong with using Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder Standard to create the video you'll use.

While I'm sure there are others, the 2 free NLEs [Non Linear Editors] I'm aware of are Wax & Lightworks, & you could always try DVD Slideshow GUI http://goo.gl/GdyJP . If you're interested in Nero but don't want to pay MSRP, pick up one of their OEM discs on-line [~$3], register it, & you'll get offers -- it cost me ~$35. With Roxio my only advice is to Google/Bing for coupon codes & watch for a sale. If you plan on using any text, it also doesn't hurt to use apps like Roxio's & Nero's that will do Blu-Ray as a sort of future proofing -- you may not want to spend extra cash for Blu-Ray capability, but if it's the same price as apps without... I read the other day that most people watch regular DVDs on their HD sets, & they often do look Very good, *except for text*. And most Blu-Ray players will play Blu-Ray or AVCHD burned onto a DVD just fine.

Re #12 & 15 -- I'm not sure what you mean, but have you tried Photostory3 -- free from Microsoft? You can put in whatever images you want. It will pan and scan automatically or you can adjust effects manually. If I recall correctly, you can 'pin' music to a particular slide. I think you can also set the music timing manually as well so you can play with slide length and music match. If not Windows Movie Maker (PC) or iMovie (mac) will certainly give you this capability and should already be on your computer.

This is a great tool and Wondershare is always a great giveaway - thanks! Registration is simple and fast and the program is a fun one! Thanks!

This was so simple to do and the registration code was automatic once you put in your name and email. Awesome GAOTD and Wondershare,thank you both!

#12 & 15
http://www.codejam.com/slideshow/compare.htm
My favorite!

Re: # 12 & 15 - Photodex Proshow Producer www.photodex.com

Installed and registered easily. Very easy to figure out the program. Ad for further sales plastered at top of screen. Output looks much better than preview. File not saved with the name I gave it. Overall looks very promising and recommended.

It's always worthwhile perusing and testing out Wondershare products - they produce excellent programs and if you purchase a product they do look after you. No fuss products - easily installed and fabulous prices. Thanks GAOTD

Thank you Wondershare.. I have other products of yours and each and every one A WINNER. EASY YET STYLISH must be your motto.

Easy to use, allows music and even voice over, however, it is yet another slide show maker that does not allow a photo and an audio file to be linked together. so I will be removing it from my machine.
Does anyone know of a slide show maker that does, if so please give a link to it.