| Putting your photos on a dvd requires two | | | | Video. Under the content screen, click on add |
| software programs. You will need one for | | | | video files. Locate the video you just created in |
| organizing your photos and one for burning them | | | | Windows Movie Maker. (Remember it will have a |
| on to a dvd. In this article we will be covering | | | | wmv extension.) You can add more than one |
| Windows Movie Maker since it is a free program | | | | video here. When you see that your video and or |
| that comes with Windows XP users. You can also | | | | videos have been added click on the next button. |
| get it free through Microsoft if, you don't already | | | | Step 8. In the select menu screen click on edit |
| have it installed. Your computer must also have a | | | | menu. This is where you can choose from a wide |
| dvd burner and software for the burning process. | | | | range of layouts, background pictures, etc. Play |
| Since many new computers come with Nerovision | | | | around with the different options you have. When |
| Express 3.0 software we will be using this | | | | you get the menu just the way you want it click |
| program in the following steps. | | | | on the next button. (Click on save as template |
| Let's give it a try shall we... | | | | for saving your menu.) |
| Step 1. Bring your Windows Movie maker | | | | Step 9. Now preview your video by clicking the |
| software program up on your computer screen. | | | | play button on the remote control. If you are |
| Step 2. Look for the task tab, under the capture | | | | satisfied with the results click next. |
| video category, click on import pictures. | | | | Step 10. From the burn options screen, click on |
| Step 3. Drag and drop your photos in the | | | | burn to located in the parameters for burning box. |
| storyboard arranging them any way you like. | | | | Locate your dvd drive. Click on the burn button |
| Step 4. Under the edit movie category you can | | | | when you are ready. This process takes a while |
| add video effects and transitions. Drag and drop | | | | so you have to be patient. Try not to do anything |
| them also in the storyboard. Try all of the them | | | | else on the computer while the burning process is |
| to see which ones you like the best. | | | | in effect. |
| Step 5. To add one of your favorite songs | | | | Note: If you find that the software won't let you |
| change the storyboard view to the timeline view. | | | | burn, you may need to purchase an additional |
| Under the capture video category, click on import | | | | plugin. If that is the case, you should see a pop up |
| audio or music. Drag your music into the timeline, | | | | window with instructions on how to get it. |
| under your photo scenes, where it says audio | | | | Note:You will not be able to burn without it. |
| music. | | | | That is really all there is to it! Now wasn't that |
| Step 6. When you are satisfied with your preview | | | | easy? |
| choose, save to my computer located under the | | | | Copyright © 2005 Lynn Quario - All Rights |
| finish movie category. Your video will be saved | | | | Reserved |
| with a wmv extension. | | | | Please feel free to reprint this article providing the |
| Step 7. Bring up your Nerovision Express | | | | links and author stay intact. |
| software program and click on make DVD - DVD | | | | |