So you have a ton of photos that you took from your last vacation. Now you would like to share those photos with your friends, maybe with a nice music background. It might also be nice to easily share those pictures with your friends using YouTube or Facebook. But maybe you're new to video editing, and are not quite sure where to start. Well this article should be able to help you.
The following video is an example slideshow of Bonita Meadow in the Sequoia National Forest, CA. The second video below is a tutorial showing the steps that created this slideshow.
The following video is an example slideshow of Bonita Meadow in the Sequoia National Forest, CA. The second video below is a tutorial showing the steps that created this slideshow.
Example Slideshow
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It's actually quite easy to make slideshows. There are many freeware programs out there that are fully capable of doing such. But my favorite of the bunch (for making slideshows) is Freemake. I like Freemake for this purpose because it's one of the easiest to use, yet it allows you to edit many things that other slideshow makers can't, or worse yet, won't let you.
This includes music. You can use and upload any musical background that you want. Unlike some other free editors, you may also be able to monetize your videos on YouTube if you use royalty free music, or music freely licensed for commercial use (my favorite site for downloading such is http://dig.ccmixter.org/). Just remember to follow the licensing restrictions, and especially remember to give proper credit as specified in the license.
This includes music. You can use and upload any musical background that you want. Unlike some other free editors, you may also be able to monetize your videos on YouTube if you use royalty free music, or music freely licensed for commercial use (my favorite site for downloading such is http://dig.ccmixter.org/). Just remember to follow the licensing restrictions, and especially remember to give proper credit as specified in the license.
Note that the Freemake downloader will suggest installing additional bundled software along with Freemake. This is why Freemake is free. Carefully read those installation screens and make sure to uncheck any software that doesn't interest you (probably all). In other words, don't just hit Next, Next, Next, or you might install additional programs that you did not want.
Read each screen when installing Freemake
Photo Slideshow Tutorial (Download Freemake Here)
This video is in HD. Click "Full Screen" in lower right corner.
This video is in HD. Click "Full Screen" in lower right corner.
Freemake does require Microsoft's .NET FW 4.0 to run properly. This is automatically installed on most newer computers But if not, you can download it for free directly from Microsoft. (Download .NET FW 4.0 from Microsoft Here).
