I want to create a dvd photo slideshow and soundtrack

that can be played on any dvd player...
Can I use the Panther version of i-dvd for this?
I've viewed the i-dvd tutorial, but is there a more in-depth training? I don't know how to edit the music together!
Thanks.

It can be done yes - my wife has had loads of fun
with this. Recommended though - do not upgrade to
Quicktime 7.1 yet if you plan to use animated menus
(many of the default themes use these) with .mp3
music.
My wife uses GarageBand to essentially cut and paste
the tracks together to get one long music track and
then adds that to the music portion of the slide
show. That way the music doesn't just start
repeating itself after awhile.
I believe you have at least two options for photo
slide shows. One is to use iPhoto and create an
album and then slideshow, and choose Share->iDVD
which will import it using whatever effects you've
added.
The second is either iMovie or iDVD direct (can't
recall, and I'm at work) - just add the photos,
specifiy the transitions, and what music to play.
Very cool, although I ended up choosing music that
was very somber and it almost looked like a tribute
to my fallen family. My wife has since added
more upbeat music. Good luck!
Wow, thanks alot! The part about GarageBand was really helpful. Should i get iLife?
Also, were you able to view your finished dvd on any dvd player? i've heard there are compatability problems. i have to send the finished product to a third party for screening.
alice

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