1.  Gather your photo prints, and if desired, video clips, to arrange in the order you want them to appear.

2.  Have your photo prints scanned to digital format (JPEG files) and your video clips digitized (AVI, MPEG2/4, MOV files will work). Video clips should not exceed 10 seconds in length per clip.  Whichever source you use to do this, please make sure photos are scanned at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.  Furthermore, the file size of any one photo file cannot exceed 5MB.  We can provide photo scanning and video transfer services for you.  Scanning is complimentary with Dazzle Supreme!

3. Rename your photo and video files to reflect a numeric sequence with two digits, for example 01, 02, 03,...   Now, if there are going to be several chapters such as a Wedding Slideshow depicting a bride and a groom, then the file names must be alpha-numeric:  A01, A02, A03... for the first chapter, and B01, B02, B03,...for the next chapter.  Just provide us with the Titles of each chapter.

4.  Save the digital files onto a CD or USB memory stick in a file folder with your last name on it.   Bring this to your production meeting, or simply email the file folder to us using our national affiliate’s website: http://dazzleondisc.com/html/order.html.

1. If you desire to have a Menu for the opening of your DVD presentation, pick out one to four photos to be highlighted.  In most cases, just having one photo works best.  For instance, a Wedding Slideshow could use an engagement photo of the couple for the Menu.  Next, we’ll need to know the Title to appear on the Menu (e.g. the couple’s names and wedding date).

2.  For the main body of the slideshow, it is time to pick out your music.  Just go to our Music Page and start by choosing the genre which will work best for the type of slideshow you are designing and the people who are starring in it!  If you are considering a slideshow with multiple chapters, it is best to choose one song track per chapter.  If the photos run out before the song ends, we will just fade the music out before the end of the chapter or movie.

3.  Keep in mind that 10 photos in your slideshow will take up about 50 seconds.  This is because we typically have our images appear on screen for 3 seconds and then transition to the next image for 2 more seconds (totalling 5 seconds).  This seems to work best at keeping the audience’s attention while still entertaining them!  So, as an example, if you want an entire 2 1/2 minute song to play in your movie, you should probably provide 30 photos or photo/video clip combos.

1. Finally, are you ordering any of our extra features such as 1) a graphics print right onto the DVD with Title  2) Closing Credits which scroll up at the end of the movie to present a long message, or 3)  a Customized DVD Case Cover Design to slide into the exterior of the DVD Case (all packages come with a standard black DVD case)?   If so, take time to pick out the photo(s) you want highlighted and any Titles to add.

2.  You’ve done quite a bit so far, and it’s time to meet our production staff to present your material and go over your details.  Check out our Contact Page to decide on your most convenient form of arranging this,  or you can now complete your entire order through Dazzle On Disc, our national slideshow partner!

3.  The first question usually asked of us is “How long will this take”?   Our production team prefers to have two (2) weeks from contract to delivery.  This allows sufficient time for a rough draft (proof) to be provided to the client, usually over the internet as an MPEG 4 File that is viewable in most computer media players today.   Your approval then allows us to burn the project at higher resolution onto your DVD for delivery.  Production times of under 7 days incur a rush charge.  More questions?  Just email or call us!