I use the Ulead DVD Moviefactory since Powerpoint to DVD conversions are iffy at best. I lucked out and that software was bundled with the DVD recorder. Today I may not be so lucky since I might take a DVD recorder from newegg.com or geeks.com and toss it in an external case for less bucks.
Demos at ulead.com
PROSHOW GOLD is also highly reccomended.
Bob
Dell 8400, WIN XP, P-4 3.0 GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD, MS PowerPoint 2003
I have been creating 'special occassion' slide shows, containing animations, transitions and a background song, in MS PowerPoint and giving it to relatives on a CD so they can view it on their computer.
I want to put these shows, and future ones that I create in MS PP, on a DVD in the required format that can be viewed on tv.
I googled 'MS PowerPoint to DVD' and have found a few programs that I think will help me out, but I wanted to see if any users here have done this, and what program you recommend. I know I'll have to purchase the program and that's not an issue. The fact that it is quick and easy to use is what I need. I am not a patient person.
(I think the format I need to use for North America tv is NTSC. Is that correct? Also, how does MPEG figure in all this?)
Also, I plan on getting a DVD-R burner as my current one is a DVD+R, not compatible with most dvd players. My computer is still on warranty, so I plan on getting an external one. (1394 or USB)
Does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on a good drive?
tia

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