Slide Shows
What is a Photo/DVD Slide Show?
A slide show is a montage of photos set to music that flows together to tell a story much like a video.
Why a Photo/DVD Slide Show?
Many guests at a wedding either know the bride and groom from childhood, or as adults. Slide shows are a great way to fill them in with the whole story of their life growing up until the engagement.
How Do You Make it?
A couple provides me with photos from their youth until their engagement, and also photos of family and friends if desired. I then have the couple pick a few meaningful songs and I get started. I scan the pictures and if necessary, color-correct them. I then assemble the slide show utilizing special software. I post a demo video online for the bride and groom to proof, then I burn it to DVD.
How many Pictures?
10 pictures equals about one minute of slide show video. Typically, I suggest couples give me 30-50 pictures for each section they would like in the slide show for a video lasting 10-15 minutes. For example:
- 30 to 50 photos of the groom growing up
- 30 to 50 photos of the bride growing up
- 30 to 50 photos of friends and family (optional)
- 30 to 50 photos of the couple together
When do you show the Slide Show?
Good Times suggests showing the video at the closure of the dinner hour while guests are still somewhat seated.
What is the Cost of a Slide Show?
Good Times will broadcast the slide show live at a wedding with a giant video screen and DLP projector, and hook the sound up to the DJ system for a movie-theater type experience. The slide show makes a great gift also, and can alternatively be show at a rehearsal dinner.