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Snapshots:
WithSnapshots,youseewhite-borderedphotosstackoneatatime
and float up. Older images fade from color into black and white. I like this one
for larger pictures.
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Ken Burns:
Named for filmmaker Ken Burns, who pioneered the effect of
zooming and panning on a still image, one large photo at a time pans across the
screen,withthezoomlevelchangingsimultaneously.Youcansethowlongeach
slide appears and what transition to use.
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Classic:
This choice simply shows one large image at a time. Like Ken Burns, it
has its own settings for screen time and transitions.
Making Your Screen Saver Look Good
By including photos from the professionals at National Geographic, Apple sets the
screen saver bar as high as it gets. While the default pictures are great, it may feel
intimidating to replace them with your snapshots. And it's likely that everyone who
comes to your house will see your screen saver. Don't fret—here are some tips for
making the best possible impression.
First, hand pick the photos you want to show off, and set those aside in a special
folder or album just for your Apple TV's screen saver (For example, you could make
a smart album of 5-star photos in iPhoto). Even if you have a quality camera, your
collection probably includes some blurry and grainy photos. So start with the best that
you have.
Likewise, it's best to feed your screensaver a small, focused pool of photos, because
if the selected album has too many, the Apple TV will display only a random subset of
them.
Next, be realistic about your camera. If you have an expensive DSLR and top-notch
photos, you'll want to show them off with effects like Ken Burns or Sliding Panels. But
if, like many of us, you take your photos from a phone or a compact camera, those
photos may not look so great on the big screen. Cascade is a great choice for lower-
resolution pictures, as it won't blow up mediocre pictures, and it shows a lot at once,
so you're not staring at imperfections.
Finally, don't be afraid to get creative. Not a photo person? How about making a gal-
lery of high-resolution downloads of your favorite movie posters, team logos, or book
covers? The screen saver is the one place you can personalize your Apple TV—make it
count!
