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(More customer reviews)OK I admit it: I'm not a technical whizz, so please excuse the fact that this review won't contain tons of jargon. But if you're also a beginner who wants to know the basic what's and how, read on... Ok; first things first. This product was designed with netbook users in mind (no disc drive for software), but this product is fine for use with a laptop (The family uses both, so I tried them for comparison. There was no difference in how it worked). It just means that users already familiar with various photography software might find the features on the FOTOBOX PLUS a little basic.
I took the memory card from my camera, inserted it into the FOTOBOX's SDHC/SD/MMC slot, then insert the device into your netbook/laptop's USB port. Then the only blip happened: The instructions tell you that the programme will just run automatically, however, the first time you use it, it won't.
I had to go to the netbook's Computer panel. Once I opened that, I saw there was a new F drive listed: FOTOBOX. Click launcher, let it load, then you will be ready to go.
Easy mode or advanced mode? I naturally went with easy, and quickly picked up where everything was and how to use the features to create slideshows with my photos.
Now, advanced mode is really where it's at. There's no increase in difficulty, so I'm not really sure why there is a option of 'easy' or 'advanced' to be honest, it has all of the same 'easy mode' options. The difference between the two levels is the choice to edit photos before making your slideshow; crop, adjusting colour, removing red eye etc. Windows Photo Gallery has these options anyway, it's not hard to do.
OK: You're now happy with your finished slideshow; now how best to show it to family and friends? How about uploading it to your mobile, Ipod or PSP? I have family and friends who live abroad, so eyeballing my Ipod over coffee isn't an option. Luckily FOTOBOX has thought of that and allows you to easily upload your finished masterpiece to YouTube and Facebook. All in all, I'm pleased with the options available here and the ease in which I could use it.
However, I've removed a star for the hiccup I had the first time I used it. The basic instructions don't tell you about this and it took me a little while before it occurred to me to check the reviews here and learn what to do. Thanks Mr T Anderson xx
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FOTOBOX allows you to create spectacular photo slideshows on DVD or CD, complete with transitions, music and narration. Simply plug the SD memory card from your digital camera into the FOTOBOX, and then plug the FOTOBOX into the USB port on your PC. No software installation is required, and the program will automatically run.
Create your video slideshow in 5 easy steps.
honestech FOTOBOX offers two options
For Beginners... Easy Mode The Easy Mode is recommended for those who wish to get started quickly, have limited knowledge of photo software or do not require the use of any editing tools.
For More Customization... Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode is recommended for users who want more control to shape their slideshow with photo editing capabilities, effects, title options, adding background music and recording voice over narration.
Features
Themed Templates You can create amazing slideshows with the help of ready-made Themes. The Themes included provide a specific mood or atmosphere to your photos, giving your slideshows that extra pizzazz.
Special Effects You can add or change Transitions between slides, Motion to individual slides, or Title Effects to slides with titles.
Various Output You can publish to multiple disc types including DVD, SVCD, and VCD, multiple file formats including MPEG 1, MPEG 2, AVI, DV-AVI and WMV, YouTube, iPod and PSP formats also.
SD Memory Card Reader Included Supports SD, SDHC, MMC, MMC Plus, Mini SD*, and Micro SD* (*Requires SD adaptor)
No Software Installation The program runs directly from the FOTOBOX. Simply plug in and start creating a slideshow.
Various Themed Templates Create amazing slideshows with the help of ready-made themes.
Edit Pictures Crop, rotate, remove red eye, adjust brightness and contrast or graphic effects to pictures with only a few clicks.
Add Background Music Add music and voice-over narration to your favorite pictures.
Various Effects and Menu Creation Offers many different transition, motion and title effects, and lets you create your own menus.
Watch Video on PSP/iPod Convert created slideshow into MPEG4/AVC format and watch it on your portable device.
Upload to YouTube/facebook Upload your slideshow directly from the software with One-Click option.
DVD creation Burn your slideshow on DVD/CD and watch it on your TV.
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