Slideshows with transitions - best app?

hi,
does anyone have any opinions as to what is the best, or even easiest application for putting together slideshows.
I want to use it for wedding image, and a quality is important. I have DVDSP, iMovie, iDVD etc.
Thanks.
Hugh

Hugh:
Take a look at PhotoPresenter. It has some of the best themes and transitions (29) I've ever seen. It integrates with iPhoto seamlessly and can combine both video and stills in the same slideshow. It also exports to Quicktime and can add music. All for $8. You can try it in demo mode to see if you like it. Try the Apple TV Intro. It would make a great introduction to a more conventional slideshow.
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. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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