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Each SLIDE SHOW is composed of pictures. You have to name each picture with an increasing number starting from 1 (the first picture to be shown). We suggest you name your pictures "MM1", "MM2 " etc. After you have all your pictures numbered and Saved, you have to compress them (see below for an explanation). If you want text and/or sound linked to the picture/s you need to include a text file to explain to us which text and/or sound goes with which picture, and you will need to add the sounds to the compressed file. If you want a different showing time or a different transition to each picture you will need to add a text file with your instructions to the compressed file containing your pictures.

Click here to download a Text file (Rich text Format) EXAMPLE on how it should be done.

TO PREPARE YOUR PICTURES

The following instructions tell you how to create your pictures for your SLIDE SHOW. If you would also like to include an ENTRY SCREEN or a MAIN SCREEN [see 'more'] the procedure is the same ; just remember to Save your SLIDE SHOW pictures as 'MM 1", "MM 2 " etc.
This is a guideline on how to create your pictures from scratch. These are the steps that should be followed using PHOTOSHOP, but almost every Image-editing software uses the same simple procedure.

1. Go to the File option on the menu bar and Choose New:
   A window will open similar to the above one with the information about your new image file. To create a full screen image [means an image that will completely fill your screen] write exactly what is in the example, that is 640 by 480; otherwise, if you want to create a picture that uses only part of your screen use a smaller size. If the box next to Resolution says anything other than 72, change it as well. Click OK.
2. Create your picture using the tools offered by your image editing software
3. When your picture is complete Choose Save As
   
4. Name the File ["MM1"] and add the jpg extension or pct extension accordingly to the file format. [see next step]
   
5. Choose a File Format, JPEG or PICT file. Click OK.
   

TO COMPRESS FILES:

You will need to compress all your files in order to send them to us. Compressed files are also referred to as Zipped files. These files are smaller and easier to load than uncompressed files. Zipped files can be recognized by their extension: zip. You must use a special "Zip" program to compress and decompress files. For Macintosh computers; DropStuff, StuffIt Expander, ZipIt, MacLHA. For Windows; StuffIt Expander for Windows, WinZip, LHA. Following are links that point to information on how to compress files;

Compress files using StuffIt Lite

Compress files using WinZip

Compress Files and Folders in Windows XP

How to Compress Files using DropStuff for Mac

How to compress files in DOS

SAVING FILES in RICH TEXT FORMAT [.rtf]

1. Save your document as (File menu, Save as)
2. In the dialog box, click on the down arrow next to the Save as Type box.
3. A drop-down menu will appear with your own file type highlighted, along with a number of other options (document template, text only, MS DOS text etc.,)
4. Scroll down until you find Rich Text Format, RTF, richtext or .rtf and save to your floppy or the directory of your choice.
5. Close your file.

The Save As dialog box

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ENTRY SCREEN or MAIN SCREEN:

Remember you have the option to create your own ENTRY SCREEN or MAIN SCREEN to introduce your SLIDE SHOW. Just follow the same instructions above : TO PREPARE YOUR PICTURES

TO CREATE SOUNDS FILES:

If you decide to combine your pictures with sounds, [your favorite TV show, movie, sound effects, music, your own voice] you need to save your sounds in formats that we can use. The format that we require is: .wav, .aif, .mp3 . Following is a list of links that point to information about sound files.

Making Your Own Wav Files It`s easier than you might think

You can also find many sounds already made for you. Here are few links where you can find free sounds;

A1 Free sound effects

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