Journey (4333) January 2007

Living can sometimes feel like a series of unplanned journeys - that's life!

Journey | Photomovie
Music : untitled 4 (Airs), Loren MazzaCane Connors (2.15 mins)

Uploaded to flickr on January 8, 2007
Comments

*angela* says: In a word, WOW!!!!

Earl - What I Saw 2.0 says: The flow and the lines are a knock-out - exceptional shot!

Another Tony says: Angie, you were quick, thanks ... I put up the photomovie link after you and Earl commented!

Another Tony says: Earl, thank you .. I'm just flickering back to life after a short period of hibernation.

stewpic says: I flicked through your pics on the slide no sound and you have some good shots.This shot has me guessing,where was it taken?

roel1943 says: Great VideoTony can you tel my in a pm how to do it this is no Quicktime I tink, I have a I mac with I pfoto and howmany MB is this and how to uploded , Thanks

*angela* says: I'm curious too. Do you recommend any specific software for creating slide shows?

viorys daily says: oh wow. going to watch the video now.

viorys daily says: wonderful as usual. i totally love the reflection shots in it.

Another Tony says: Hi Stewart, thanks, this building/garage is in New Malden, about 25 minutes down the line form Waterloo. I was meeting my sister, Wendy, for lunch.

Another Tony says: Roel, thank you - I'll write a short piece here on making photomovies (slideshows), Angie is interested too.

Another Tony says: Angie - I use iPhoto and the Apple Mac for making photomovies (slideshows). I'll add some more info here for you and Roel, and if you need any more info I'll either add more here or even make a 'How To Make ...' page on my web site.

Another Tony says: Viory, hi and thank you - I'm pleased you managed to see the photomovie .. and that it worked OK!!?

Another Tony says: Making Photomovies

Here's a basic outline of the process of making photomovies (slideshows) .
• I use the 'Slideshow' feature in iPhoto on the Apple Mac.
• and iTunes, which links to iPhoto, for the sound
• and Garageband to edit/trim the music/soundtracks.
* All this software comes free with the Apple Mac
- and Apple QuickTime Pro - $29

Making a slideshow (photomovie) in iPhoto - simplified version

1. Have some images in iPhoto and audio in iTunes.

2. Create a new 'Album' in iPhoto - give the Album a working title.

3. Choose a group of photos and sequence them in the Album view.

4. Click on the arrow at the left bottom of the iPhoto window, or click the 'Slideshow' icon - the making-process (procedure) is slightly different in each - I usually click the arrow at the left bottom of the iPhoto window, and use this process.

5. In the pop-up box (which comes up after clicking the arrow)
Select 'Settings' - from this I usually select :
'Transition: Dissolve', slow-dissolve,
'Play each slide for - 5 - seconds' (to start with),
and unselect all other tick boxes.
* try and keep things simple to start.

In the pop-up box (next to Settings):
Select 'Music', select your soundtrack from iTunes.
and 'Save settings'
(and now make a QuickTime Movie)
** I view the slideshow in Quicktime, because that's the way they will be used, and the timing is different if I play the slideshow straight from iPhoto.

6. Making QuickTime Movie
- Click 'Share/Export' from the menu bar, in the pop-up window (called 'Export Photos').
- Select 'QuickTime' and type in width, height and 'Display image for - (5.00) - seconds'. (My movies are either 720x540 or 720x480)
- Click 'Export' - export to desktop initially.

* This will give you a 'rough-cut' of your movie - which will give you some idea of length and how the images interweave with the soundtrack. You'll probably need to go through this process a few times to get a 'fine-cut'. In a fine-cut the soundtrack will be the right length and the images will be sequenced in an appropriate order.

Once this is OK then you have one more step for making it viewable.

** You'll need QuickTime Pro for this bit - downloadable from Apple

7. Open the QuickTime movie of you slideshow. In QuickTime Pro click 'File/Export' and in the pop-up window select 'Export : Movie to Hinted Movie' - and save with new name (I usually add an 'h' to the title of the movie)

8. This QuickTime move is now ready to upload to a web site. I have my own web site and use Dreamweaver.

* If you haven't got your own own web site you'll need to experiment with the direct upload to dedicated Video web sites - I don't know much about these - but YouTube, GoogleVideo come to mind, and blip.tv looks interesting.

***** and .... leave me a note if you manage to make and publish a photomovie!
Hope this helps.
Good luck!!!

Black Dust a.k.a. odonbd says: Amazing picture! I'm seeing that this will be the year of the photomovies... 8-)

Black Dust a.k.a. odonbd says: Oh, funny! Because of a girl making love with her boyfriend in a Spain's beach, YouTube can not be accessed, here...

castleblue says: One of the things I have always liked best about you Tony is your willingness to share your knowledge. Without hesitation and without limitation... It's why the term "Master" genuinely applies to you.
The image and the slide show demonstrate the beauty and prow ness of the masters mind at work. Amazing .-)

Another Tony says: Odon, hi and thanks - it would be great to have a few more people making photomovies in 2007 - maybe even some from the beaches of Spain.

Another Tony says: Greg, thank you so much for the kind words .. maybe you'll be inspired to show a few movies this year!?

castleblue says: Well... I don't have an Apple. Any leads for those of us in the Windows universe who might want to try slides? ... I think your slide shows convey more deliberate beauty than a movie can in relation to the artistry of an image... It’s the pacing and delivery .-) ((And don't say get an apple! lol ))

roel1943 says: Thank you very much for the info Tony

Another Tony says: Greg, don't get an Apple ..... get a Mac-Mini - it'll be cheaper and more fun than buying the Windows software and trying to figure out how to make that work.

Another Tony says: Roel, I'll look forward to seeing how you get on.

another twig says: Excellent vid bro. Some really classy (glassy?) images and timewise just how do you always get the music to fit exactly to the images? ;¬)
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Greg ~ you can use Windows Movie Maker which can do a similar job if not in so sophisticated or elegant way as the Apple software ~ at least it's free... Unfortunately Flickr don't provide for direct posting as TA did so, as Tony says you'll need to find another 'host' and link to it as he does.

Another Tony says: Twig, glad you saw and reflected - music to image? - either fiddle around with the number of images, or change the timing, or trim the sound in Garageband.

another twig says: It was a joke!

Another Tony says: stuck on the single track again .. egg yoke!

viorys daily says: you want to see more photomovies - o.k. here's one of me: www.xs4all.nl/~viory/pages/bs1.html

Another Tony says: Viory, I had a look .. a wonderfully mesmerizing movie. I liked the way you stayed close in and explored patterns of light and layers. Was this made using images from a stills camera? Also, I noticed '2002' being the date, is that when it was made? I'll have to look out for more (photo) movies on your web site. Thanks for the link - it would be great to see what other people are making still image movies.

Neoslv says: Wonderful photo movie Tony, as always. Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

thereindeer says: F12Jan2007-16.06gmt,Mybn lby,cmptr 2 downstairs. Great photo,Tony and I like the photomovie too. I have no plans. Therefore can I have unplanned journeys?!?! Yes, I think. - robert Does that sound daft?

Another Tony says: Neoslv, thank you, you saw the photomovie, great!

Another Tony says: Robert, thanks, I'm glad you saw the photomovie - did the sound work OK on the computer you were using? It seems so much of our lives are unplanned journeys - I wonder if that leaves us vulnerable to other people's plans! ?

*angela* says: Thank you for the outline Tony :) I too am a Windows user... .maybe one day I'll make the switch to Apple. I've tried Windows Movie Maker as Twig suggested, but for some reason it causes my pc to crash each and every time. I'll probably be needing a new pc soon anyway. Thanks again ;)

photoshed says: The year for photomovies! Like the photos individually, makes for a great show with well chosen music. Think it would be good to see some links for the music. I googled, but don't know YOUR reasons for chosing! Thanks for listing out your process - encourage all to be creative with Macs!

Another Tony says: Hi Angie, I've been using an Apple 12" Powerbook for some time now and linked to a 20" 'Cinema Display' it works a treat.
Over the weekend I was down in Maldon and had just the Powerbook, but was able to download some pics and make a photomove with it - very satisfying.
... so, here's hoping you get a Mac pc next time around - and can then start make some photomovies with your great pics.

Another Tony says: Hi Douglas, we're just back from Maldon. Yep, I would like to see more people making slideshows/photomovies - and be inspired by them. Have you managed to make any recently?

clifsnap10 says: Thanks for the journey and the info.One day I imagine people will come far and wide...they come in their hundreds on great boats and wonderous planes to find their.... beloved Maldon.

Another Tony says: Hi Cliff, did you see the 'iPhoto Slideshow' info here?
BTW - Maldon in Essex, on the East Coast, is a fascinating place where Claire, Jude's mum lives, and New Malden in Surrey is where Wendy, my sister, works. I've made a few photomovies in Maldon, one of the earliest is called Long Fields.

Another Sparrow says: This is an interesting picture. My dad says you are always reflecting on things.

Another Tony says: Hi Sparrow, I probably reflect too much .. reflecting can make you old.

another twig says: You are old! another twig says: ...Well, only as old as you feel!

Another Tony says: I feel old .. I need to get out for some long walks and reflect upon how I want to feel.

*angela* says: Guess I'll be holding out until get something apple then ;-) I have a couple songs/ideas running through my head, but they'll have to wait I suppose.

Another Tony says: Hi Angie, maybe an Apple Mini!?

alnieto says: its increibly

Another Tony says: Alnieto, thank you, it's good to have you stop by.

nevermorepro says: You have some absolutely gorgeous images and films here. I get a particular kick out of this mind-bending image.

Another Tony says: Hi John, thanks, it's good to have you stop by and I'm particularly pleased that you managed to see some films.