proof DVD ???

[rhoffart]

I was thinking of getting a small DVD player ... they are down to $50 or so … and using this as a proof book with the proofs burned to a DVD.

My question is … does anyone do this? –and- what program do you use to create the DVD?

I would like to get a simple program that will create this “proof DVD” and create a nice final DVD slideshow.

I would appreciate any recommendations
thanks

[haraki74]

I haven't been using a DVD player for proofing, but for creation of the DVD itself I really like Photodex's Pro Show Producer. It will allow you multiple out put options, timeing of slides, addition of music and some great effects. Take a look at it here.

[thebeginning]

Don't know much of what to do for a 'proof DVD'...I've never tried that. For slideshows, if you have a mac I'd recommend giving iMovie/iPhoto a test run. It can work well, but isn't for everyone...it's not as customizable as some more specific slideshow programs.

[rhoffart]

Thanks Harry ... looks good

Daniel, still PC ... but before 2008 ends I'll have a mac ...

[MarkBarbieri]

I like Pictures2Exe at www.wnsoft.com. You can put together slideshows with it. You can add buttons that link to order sites. You can allow or disallow printing and saving from it.

[AndrewCCM]

People in the wedding video biz have been doing that for awhile. Mainly because, many peoples older DVD players would have issues with burned DVDs on occasion.

I have seen iPODs given out as well.

[Shimmers]

Pro Show Gold plays on my old cheapo DVD player in the bedroom :) I make them as extras or for friends. You could proof that way for sure and it is not expensive.

[carrbowl]

Last year for Christmas my husband bought me a small (screen is 12 x 9 inches) tv with a dvd player in it. I do slide shows and it is easy to carry around. the problem is the photos are not very clear. I would hope maybe a hd scrren would be clearer, but at what cost??

[AndrewCCM]

Originally Posted by carrbowl

Last year for Christmas my husband bought me a small (screen is 12 x 9 inches) tv with a dvd player in it. I do slide shows and it is easy to carry around. the problem is the photos are not very clear. I would hope maybe a hd scrren would be clearer, but at what cost??

You'd also have to have a player capable of showing HD material and a HD recorder (ie, BlueRay).

[ITRacer121]

what are you guys using to show proofs?

[AndrewCCM]

Online - Exposure Manager for me.

Includes personalized shopping cart and discount scheduling..

[Shimmers]

I use Porta to build SimpleViewer Galleries. Both are free... I proof online.

[loana0320]

I love photodex proshow gold is what I use for my DVD's slideshows and customers love it :)