Animations can be added to individual slides and again, there are plenty to choose from, although some do look a little dated.
If you don't know, transitions are used to smoothly move between images and there are plenty available in the software all of which can be previewed before you add them to your timeline. Images are simply dragged onto the timeline and so are transitions. Slideshows can actually be built in a matter of minutes, particularly if you use a preset template, and thanks to how easy the software is to use, even a novice will find that it doesn't take very long to construct a slideshow. To the left is where you access files you want to use in your slideshow, add collages to frames so multiple images will appear in one frame, add subtitles and title clips. Towards the bottom of the screen is the timeline where you can add frames, transitions and music to build your slideshow creation. Most of the actions are 'click, drag and drop' or 'double-click' and speed's not an issue with edits / effects being applied practically instantly to frames. If you choose to start a new project, you build the slideshow from scratch and after exploring the software for a few minutes, you'll see that it's really easy to use. Then, you can just save and export the creation or you can edit it further, something we'll be looking at in more detail next. 'Slideshow in 5 Minutes' is a great time saver and you simply select a preset slideshow theme, add all the photos you want to use (the software recommends an ideal number so you're not left with empty slots), add music if you so wish and then, the software builds the slideshow for you. The other thing you might notice when you first open the software is that its design is a little dated but don't let this put you off using it. The first time you use it you'll be clicking on one of the first two options as you won't have created a project previously.
Slideshow videos can be created in HD then exported to Youtube, Facebook or burnt to DVD. SmartSHOW 3D is available for Windows and it's priced at $57 (£39) for the standard version and $85 (£59) for the deluxe version. With SmartSHOW 3D, photographers can transform their photos into slideshows to share with friends and families.