Windows XP Pro - No HighMAT Format

[RichK]

How can I create a CD of digital photos in HighMAT format? (sounds easy
enough)

The problem is that after dragging the digital photos to the CD drive
- "waiting to be written" stage and then actually selecting
"write files to CD" there is no presentation of the option to
select HighMAT option The HighMAT option should be on the dialog box
screen right after dialog box screen to define the CD label/name.

My OS is Windows XP Pro.

After searching the MS knowledgebase, I downloaded and installed the
Microsoft update for HighMAT support.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;831240

I searched the HighMAT-dot-com website but the instructions assume the
HighMAT option will be presented for selection.

http://www.highmat.com/default.asp

What should I do?

 

[yves alarie]

You get the Highmat option is you select the photos and then click on the
command "Copy to CD" on the menu on your left. This starts the XP copy to CD
wizard and at one point a window will open to ask if you want Highmat. This
will not happen with drag and drop.
In any event, why would you want Highmat? There is no need for this. A
recent (two years or so) DVD player will play JPG photos with its own slide
show menu provided by the manufacturer. Highmat is simply a thing of the
past. Not used except with Panasonic.

 

[RichK]

Mr. Alarie,

Thanks for solving my mystery regarding how to create a "HighMAT" CD.

As somewhat of a "tight-wad" I still use my old DVD player which is why
I wanted to create photos in that format.
Someday I'll make it into the new century (I won't tell you about my
1986 Olds Cutlass . . . ).

Also, I have not installed SP2 as it conflicts with some critical
software (SmartDraw v6) I need for my job (installed and then had to
uninstall).

After the first of the New Year I will be getting a new upgraded
system. After that happens what would be the easiest (keyword is
easy!) solution for creating a TV viewable slideshow of photos? Would
it be Movie Maker 2? Would your recommendation be different if the
requirement to add music and/or narrative sound was added?

Thank you so very much for your expertise and your willingness to help
folks like me.

--RichK.

 

[Yves Alarie]

Yes, Movie Maker 2 is fine. An easier one (and free) is PhotoStory 3 and you
can add both music and narrative. You can find details and tips and tricks
on both here:
http://www.papajohn.org/

Be aware that to copy files made with the above to a CD to play on your TV,
you can make a VCD directly with Photo Story 3. However, in my opinion the
quality on your TV will be rather poor. If you want to copy the files to a
DVD for much better quality display on your TV you will then need a DVD
burner (obviously one will be included in your new system) and software to
burn to DVD (again this will be included in your new system) and the above
site has great tips on how to get the best quality.