wmv file in Photo story 3?

[Guest]

I prepared a photo show using PS 3 and did all the transitions,
motion...etc... When I went to save it using playback for computer, the file
name shows it as a wmv file but when I hit 'save project', it saves it as a
wp3 file which I cant seem to use to make my dvd. I have been using nero and
dvd builder for Roxio and both suggest avi files, but I think I can use wmv.

what am I doing wrong and how do I save this file where I can use it and
create a dvd?

thanks

 

[John Inzer]

I prepared a photo show using PS 3 and did all the transitions,
motion...etc... When I went to save it using playback for computer,
the file name shows it as a wmv file but when I hit 'save project',
it saves it as a wp3 file which I cant seem to use to make my dvd. I
have been using nero and dvd builder for Roxio and both suggest avi
files, but I think I can use wmv.

what am I doing wrong and how do I save this file where I can use it
and create a dvd?

thanks

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The .wp3 file is for re-editing in PhotoStory.
The .wmv file is the one you use for the DVD.
The trick is that you need DVD Authoring
software that is compatible with a .wmv file.

And you may want to consider using an
advanced profile for better resolution:

Here's some info:

Photo Story 3 - Saving and Distributing
http://www.papajohn.org/PS3-Saving.html

Photo Story 3 Profile Choices
and Making a DVD
http://tinyurl.com/cahtf


And / Or...you could import the .wmv file into
Movie Maker / drag it to the timeline and save
it as an .avi file as follows:

To save as an .avi movie file...
(and several other options)
Type...Ctrl+P to open the Save Movie Wizard /
Choose...My Computer /
Next /
Enter a Name and a Save Location /
Next /
Show More Choices /
Other Settings /
Open the drop window and choose...DV-AVI /
Next /
Wait while the movie is saved /
Finish...


--

John Inzer
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk

 

[Guest]

Here we have a typical example of a problem I discussed with Papajohn some
time ago. A lot of confusion comes from the fact that Microsoft doesn't use
the correct terminology. It would be more correct to speak about "saving the
project file" and "rendering the story". People are misguided, resulting in
this problem with wp3 an wmv files being posted here (and in other places)
more than 100 times over the last years!!!

 

[Burgy]

Not bad, considering the thousands that use it.....................

 

[Guest]

I assume DV-AVI saves the photos with the best resolution ?

any suggestions as to which program to use with regards actually writing the
DVD where the quality and playback is saved at its highest quality?

 

[Bob]

I prepared aphotoshow using PS 3 and did all the transitions,
motion...etc... When I went to save it using playback for computer, the file
name shows it as a wmv file but when I hit 'save project', it saves it as a
wp3 file which I cant seem to use to make mydvd. I have been using nero anddvdbuilder for Roxio and both suggest avi files, but I think I can use wmv.

what am I doing wrong and how do I save this file where I can use it and
create advd?

thanks

You can try the DVD Slideshow Builder which is very powerful and very
popular now , i like it very much. It's very easy to create a
customized DVD slide show with photos and videos, and i can add
music, transitions, motion effects and make beautiful DVD menus.Also,
i can create slideshows on iPod, Zune and 3GP Cell Phones, etc.

you can get it here
http://www.photo-to-dvd.com/dvd-slideshow-builder.php?sid=8
and a specific tutorial is here
http://www.photo-to-dvd.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2170