Graphics Programs Reference
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Creating slideshows
Creating presentations in Elements uses an approach that centers all production activities
around a single editor interface and it is only at the time of outputting that you choose the
type of slideshow that you want to create. In this way you can create (and save) a single
slideshow project and then repurpose the presentation in many different forms (online, DVD,
PDF slide show or direct to TV) by simply selecting different output options.
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When selecting the Slide
Show option from the
Share task pane (1) in the
Organizer workspace, the
Slide Show Preferences (2)
dialog is displayed first, al-
lowing you to set the de-
fault options that will ap-
ply to the whole presenta-
tion. After clicking OK the
full Slide Show editor is dis-
played (3).
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Slideshows in action
Although the Slide Show editor may at first seem a little complex, having all the controls in
one place certainly means that you can create great multimedia presentations easily and
efficiently.
The following key features are included in the Editor:
t Automatic editing: Rotate, size, change to sepia, black and white or back to color and
apply Smart Fix and Red Eye Fix to your photos without leaving the Slide Show editor.
Click the Preview image to display the edit options in the Properties palette.
t Styled text: Select from a range of text styles with click, drag and drop convenience.
t Add graphics: The Slide Show editor now includes a variety of clip art that can be
added to your presentations. Double-click or click-drag to place a selected graphic onto
the current slide.
t Transitions: Add individual transitions between slides by clicking the area in the middle
of the slides in the storyboard and then selecting the transition type from those listed in
the Properties pane.
t Pan and Zoom: Add movement to your still pictures by panning across or zooming into
your photos. Simply select the slide in the storyboard and then check the Enable Pan &
Zoom option in the Properties pane. Click on the left thumbnail (Start) and set the start-
ing marquee's (green) size and position, then switch to the right thumbnail and adjust
the ending marquee's (red) size and position.
 
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