For example, a caption can move with the photo it describes. The follow filter allows elements to move in sync with each other. Layer filters apply image toning effects to photos and videos. There are three types of filters in Producer 9: layer, follow, and motion.

Now let’s look at some of the new creative features. Or, if you’re happy with how the show looks, you can render the video output files. After you preview the show, exit the wizard, which transfers your show to the standard Producer interface where power users can customize to their heart’s content. The steps? Pick a slideshow theme, then add content such as video, photos, titles or captions, and music (you can upload your own or select tracks from an online library). If you want an output-ready slideshow within minutes, use the New Slideshow wizard. Yes, you can expect a learning curve for very customized slideshows, but Photodex has designed Producer 9 to be easy to use right off the bat. The video rendering quality is better, too, both for input and output.īefore I discuss the plethora of creative tools that Producer 9 offers, let me mention how easy it is to start using the software. Photodex asserts that video import is up to three times faster and video output is up to one and a half times faster in Producer 9. Aside from the typical software stability tweaks, you’ll find video import/output is much improved over previous versions. Producer 9 has improvements to help you create slideshows quickly, regardless of how much you plan to customize your show.

The ProShow 9 wizard makes an output-ready slideshow in minutes.įirst, let’s talk speed.

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