Photostory+Tips

These tips are from Jon Orech: __ Photo Story Hints __
 * Saving images **
 * Size: Minimum 480x640
 * All images saved to one folder
 * NO punctuation or spaces when renaming
 * When using Flickr, incorporate photographer’s name in name of image
 * Importing images **
 * Import at least two copies of a black slide for leaders ALWAYS begin and end with a black slide.
 * Import multiple copies of images for more complex movement
 * Use “remove black borders” feature.
 * Text **
 * Use a clear, easy-to-read, sans serif font in most situations
 * Begin with a title and your name, either on a black screen, or appropriate image.
 * Inserting text disables pan and zoom on an image. Plan accordingly.
 * Appropriate text on a black screen with NO narration can be quite powerful at times.
 * Give image credits on your final screen
 * Voice over **
 * Make sure all images are organized before beginning voice over.
 * Run hardware check first.
 * Record in small chunks.
 * Speak slowly, and clearly.
 * Allow for pauses.
 * Motion, duration and transitions **
 * Consider modifying most slide motions. Do not allow Microsoft to make artistic decisions.
 * To combine static and motion of one image, make sure to:
 * Import multiple copies of the image
 * Match beginning of one image to previous image
 * Delete transitions between those images
 * DO NOT manually set duration until AFTER recording voice over
 * Use transitions judiciously. “Cross fade” (default), and “fade to black,” and NO transitions will serve in most situations. In most other situations, complex transitions become distracting.
 * Background music **
 * Add
 * Must be rendered as wave, wma, or mp3 file.
 * Any editing of clips must be done in another program
 * Instrumental music is preferred over instrumental
 * Create
 * Select image that corresponds to beginning of music.
 * Music will continue to the end of story.