Sending a slideshow to iDVD

from the apple website one can read: "Using photo albums and slideshows created in iPhoto...
iDVD recognizes and accepts albums created in iPhoto. iDVD supports iPhoto slideshows too, indirectly. To use an iPhoto slideshow, create it in iPhoto, then share it using the iPhoto Send to iDVD menu option. The iPhoto slideshow will be added to the open menu of an existing iDVD project or to a new project if iDVD is not open. It’s important to note that iPhoto slideshows are sent to iDVD with all timing and transitions intact, so you cannot manually control those settings. It may be easiest to think of iPhoto slideshows as acting like movies once they’re added to an iDVD project, since you can’t modify the iPhoto slideshow from within the iDVD project."
However, it is my experience that the slideshow settings for timing and transitions one has made in iPhoto actually do not transfer to i DVD, and instead one must first open iDVD and then add a slideshow manually. What was your experience?

Yes sending a slideshow to iDVD always seems To insert it self inside the last project I have done.
This happens even if iDVD is NOT even open when sending a slideshow to it.
It drives my nuts.
Ok, so how can I make sure when send a slideshow to iDVD it opens in it's own project?
Tom

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Export the slideshow via the Export button at the bottom of the slideshow window with Size = Medium or Large.
Open iDVD, choose a theme and drag the exported movie file to the menu window being careful to avoid any drop zones.
Follow this workflow to help ensure the best quality video DVD:
Once you have the project as you want it save it as a disk image via the File ➙ Save as Disk Image menu option. This will separate the encoding process from the burn process.
To check the encoding mount the disk image and launch DVD Player and play it. If it plays OK with DVD Player the encoding was good.
Then burn to disk with Disk Utility or Toast at the slowest speed available (2x-4x) to assure the best burn quality. Always use top quality media: Verbatim, Maxell or Taiyo Yuden DVD-R are the most recommended in these forums.
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How to send wide-screen slideshow to iDVD?

Hi there,
is there a way to create a wide-screen slideshow in iPhoto and send it unaltered to iDVD? Whatever I try, it stubbornly wants to reformat the slideshow with a 4/3 aspect ratio.
Any hints would be very much appreciated, and yes, I do have Photo2Movie, but I'm interested whether it's possible from iPhoto
Cheers Martin

Martin:
How are you creating the slideshow in iPhoto? Did you crop the photos to the 16:9 ratio before creating the slideshow? That's what I did and then did the Share to iDVD. I made sure I had a widescreen theme and that iDVD was set to widescreen under the Project menu.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Send Slideshow to iDVD

Hi - I searched the forum to understand how it works but did not quite find it.
From iPhoto, I use "Share - Send to iDVD" to send my slideshow.
The first time I sent - the iDVD apps was already launched but the DVD project was not. I thought, I could just create the project later and select the "slideshow" just like you would a iMovie project. But, there was nothing under the iMovie or iPhoto folders to select.
The second time - I created the DVD project first and left it open. This time the "slideshow" just pop out in the DVD menu, when the "Send to iDVD" step is completed. All is well.
Out of curiosity, I searched and found there are TWO copies of that slideshow in the folder "Pictures>iPhoto Slideshows" - differentiated by "_2" in the second file. Worse, there were a number of duplicates of other "slideshows" I have made in the past.
My questions are:
Is it correct that to include a "slideshow" into the DVD - I must always leave the iDVD project open first? If this is correct, the next time I want to insert the same "slideshow" I have to go through the "Share - Send to iDVD" step again - which may take some time to send? Or, can I select the "slideshow" from somewhere in iDVD just like a iMovie project which is prepared for iDVD?
I assume the "slideshows" sent to iDVD are kept in the "Pictures>iPhoto Slideshows" folder - if I cannot reuse these "slideshows" since there is no feature in iDVD to select. Can I delete these "slideshows" in the "Pictures>iPhoto Slideshow" folder, as it takes up a lot of space. And how?
I hope someone understand what I am trying to describe.
Regards

Thanks, Old Toad, for your suggestion. I am aware of this workflow and have been using it. Now, my issue is:
After I have the slideshow made in iPhoto and "Send to iDVD" - it does not appear anywhere in iDVD. But, the iDVD Help indicates I can just "Click Media button, then Movies and drag the slideshow". I now understand, I must have the iDVD project "opened" when the slideshow is sent. But, I also now undertstand from Terence I can drag from the "folder" and I was wondering which folder. I am now guessing it is the "Pictures>iPhoto Slideshows" folder.
If my understanding is correct, then the iDVD Help is not correct. Meaning, I cannot re-use the already exported slideshow from the "Media Panel" on the right because there are no slideshows there. But, I can drag from anyother place or folders such as the "Pictures>iPhoto Slideshow" folder.
I think, my vocabulary and understanding of terminology is not up to par to understand what have been explained to me. ANyway, thank you all for your kind attention.
Regards

Sending slideshow to iDVD

How do I send a slideshow I created (w/ transitions/music etc.) in iPhoto over to iDVD to finish it off? My Pogue book says I can do this but doesn't really explain how. I need to complete a project by this evening...thanks in advance. kw

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. First create a slideshow of that album with the "+" button at the bottom. In the slideshow mode set the transition, theme and music. Test it to make sure it's what you want. Then use the Share->Send to iDVD menu option. This will create a Quicktime movie file of the slideshow, open iDVD and add the movie to the iDVD menu window.
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Hasn't someone made a Sticky about this yet??
I just perused the forum for this answer and it seems the user "Shippley" has provided the most help in this area. I'm hoping they can help in this case. For making a dvd slideshow using ONLY iMovie, iPhoto and or iDVD what process has been determined to provide the best visual quality on playback in a DVD player?
I've read that for best results in putting a slideshow onto a DVD is to make the slideshow in iPhoto or iMovie first, and then send it on to iDVD.
But I need more information, and in one location-
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In iPhoto, should we organize our slideshow in an Event then Share > Send to iDVD for best results, or is there a better way?
Does iMovie HD (6.0.4) or iMovie '08 (7.1.4) make a difference in quality? Otherwise I want the easiest.
When the iMovie slideshow is being sent to iDVD, should we use Share>Export Movie for the best quality when sending to iDVD? Or is there another/better way?
My photo's are scanned from slides and are small file sizes, if they were large (like from a digital camera) do I have to resize them for optimum DVD viewing?
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Here is a quote from a post of F Shippley on March 8, 2010 that I am referring to. Bengt, you also responded to this post. The post is titled "poor picture quality with DVD slideshow".
Thus my confusion as to the best practice. I may look into Fotomagico, but like others, I don't want to have to pay for another application that may only be used once or twice a year! Thank you for your responses.
F Shippley writes, "As I told you in your other message yhread:
The easiest way to improve the quality of slideshows for use with iDVD is to create them as movies in iPhoto or iMovie! Creating slideshows in iDVD has MANY drawbacks (as you have probably found). It's 'quick and dirty' easy for a few slides, but that's about all I use it for.
BTW, for PAL DVDs use 768x576 pixel images for standard video and use 1024x576 pixel images for widescreen video. That's all the resolution a DVD supports. "

IPhoto Slideshows in iDVD?

Does anyone know if this is possible to import an iPhoto Slideshow into iDVD?

Yes you can do this 2 ways (that I know of)
1) Open iPhoto
2) Select the slideshow in the Source Pane
3a) From the File menu select Export. This will export it as a movie (to be imported from iMovie or iDVD.
3b) From the Share menu, Select Send to iDVD.
Hope this helps.

IPhoto slideshow vs iDVD slideshow

Can a slideshow in iPhoto be added to iDVD?
In iDVD when I select "add slideshow", it only lets you create a new slideshow.
Not add an existing one.

If you create the slideshow in iDVD you can add to it at any time via the Media Browser. Since you're creating the slideshow in iPhoto and sending it to iDVD a Quicktime movie file is created of the slideshow and that is added to iDVD.
If you want to join the existing QT movie slideshow with a new QT movie slideshow open both in Quicktime Player and do the following:
1 - click on slideshow A, type Command+A (select all) and Command+C (copy).
2 - click on slideshow B, place the cursor at the end of the slideshow and type Command+P (paste).
3 - Do a Save As and select the self contained movie option.
Any iPhoto slideshow that is sent to iDVD via the Share->iDVDE menu option will have the file saved to the Movies folder.
If the problem is you can't get the new slideshow added to an existing iDVD project just quit the new iDVD project that is created, located the new slideshow QT file in your Movies folder and add it manually to your existing iDVD project.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier versions) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. There are versions that are compatible with iPhoto 5, 6, 7 and 8 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
NOTE: The new rebuild option in iPhoto 09 (v. 8.0.2), Rebuild the iPhoto Library Database from automatic backup" makes this tip obsolete.

Sharing iphoto slideshows to idvd

recently reinstalled ilife (iphoto suddenly disappeared!)
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If you want to have a slideshow in iDVD with only the still photos from iPhoto then select just the album of photos and use the Share->Send to iDVD menu. This will open iDVD, create a slideshow in it and import the album of photos from iPhoto. j
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

IDVD slideshow to iDVD - quality issues/concerns/need general assistance.

I've never been able to master a photo slideshow of quality. I used to use iMovie HD and then export to iDVD which I liked as I could control where the music plays, add special effects titles. The photo quality when burned to DVD was less than what I had hoped for. I have a new project that I'm working on, however, that I'd really like to look special and well, impressive. I read that a good option would be to drop the iMovie project into iDVD which would provide better results than "sending the project to iDVD" or that I could use iDVD to create the slideshow but the photo limit rules that option out.
I'm down to using iPhoto now, and I've created a slideshow that looks good so far, but I wanted to check on the settings. The slideshow will be viewed on a widescreen TV, but since the pictures are not all widescreen, should I use the 4:3 setting before exporting to iDVD? Also, should I crop each photo for TV viewing? Do I need to do specific edits to each photo?
and Last, I created a slideshow, from an event - I cut out A LOT of pics when I made the slideshow - is there anyway I could just import the slideshow to iMovie? rather than going through all of the photos again cutting out what I don't need? The slideshow is not in the media window in iMovie - it looks like you really can't do much once a slideshow is created.
Even with what i've read, I'd like some advice for best results.
Thanks!
Message was edited by: Michael Clancy

iDVD uses images in the 4:3 size ratio so as long as your images are in that ratio you don't need to do any cropping.
If played on a widescreen TV many DVD players have the capability to present the images at different display options, like Full, Zoom, 4:3, etc. Those decisions are at the viewer's discretion. If you create a 4:3 IDVD project it will play with blank screen at either edge by default.
You can crop your photos to 16:9 before creating your slideshow so the widescreen option can be used in iDVD. Then you will get a full screen slideshow on all the newer widescreen format TVs. Often cropping to the 16:9 ratio loses some important part of the photo but that would be under your control.
I've had better final image quality when I built the slideshow in iDVD from stills rather than in iPhoto and exporting to iDVD as a QT file. There are downsides to this method, i.e. only one transition per slideshow, no Ken Burns effect. However, I've found that creating playlists for the music to be easier in iDVD.
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I made and burned a slideshow in iDVD and gave a copy to a friend with a Mac notebook. Is there a way she can put it on her hard drive to make copies of it? Does she need to have iDVD?

I made and burned a slideshow in iDVD and gave a copy to a friend with a Mac notebook. She would like to made copies of it. Can she do it if she doesn't have iDVD?

She can easily make copies of the DVD using Finder:
How to copy previously-burned DVD-R video discs
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2059

Slideshows in iDVD

I am intending to convert my complete iPhoto Library to slideshows in iDVD for ready access.
I'm not looking for a best route, this has been well covered elsewhere.
For 99.9% of my collection I will use them in only two ways, slideshow in iDVD, printing as a 6 x 4, and 99% are landscape.
I am about to go through the whole collection (2,400) to crop to 6 x 4 on the assumption it will provide the best iDVD/iMovie input and it is the proportion I would print.
Are there any snags or thoughts on this?

David:
What size are the files currently? iDVD wants files that are at a 4:3 ratio which is the default size for many digital cameras so that the TV screen is totally filled by the slideshow. Using 6x4 images in the iDVD slideshow will not give you the best results. They will not fill up the screen on the TV and you will be left with black bars at the top and bottom, kind of like a letterbox effect, which may be OK.
It sounds like you plan to include the original files on the DVD for printing later. I think you'd be best served to keep them at the 4:3 ratio and then crop when printing at that later date. You can always downsize but you can't go in the other direction.
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