Ease of Use:  

We found DVD Slideshow extremely easy to use. The main screen of this program is separated into three distinct tabs: Add Media, Design and Produce. With each tab, there are additional options offered specific to that stage of the slideshow creation process.

Then again, limitations within the program made it harder to work with. For example, if you want to create a DVD slideshow, you can import pictures, add transitions and set picture zoom effects to your show, but if you choose to create a CD slideshow, the quality is visibly inferior and you cannot add either zoom or transition effects to it.

Design Features:  

DVD SlideShow had many of the features that we looked for, including drag-and-drop capabilities, photo editing and the ability to preview your slideshow. We also liked that this product features a menu editor, which offers many pre-made downloadable templates.

But unfortunately, this program does not offer an undo function, hotkeys, or come with any pre-existing library of photos and music—all of which reduce DVD Slideshow’s overall level of convenience.

Input/Output:  

DVD SlideShow offers CD and DVD publication, but does not provide for other methods like email, web and iPod publication. DVD SlideShow also lacks direct importing from scanners and digital cameras, requiring additional uploading and reformatting.