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| So you asked how I did it? Here are two great software downloads for FREE! ANVSOFT Flash Slide Show Maker is an easy to use flash album creator. It makes animated photo slide shows with SWF file as the output format. It transforms your digital photo collection to Macromedia Flash file format (SWF) which you can create great slideshows on your blogs or website. ANVSOFT Flash Slide Show Maker is extremely user-friendly. Its friendly user interface enables you to create amazing slide shows out of your digital photos with quick and simple steps. No Flash technologies or programming skills are required. Key Features:
Click here to download Flash Slideshow Maker Now! This is an easy and quick download at no cost. I can't tell you how awesome this software is and the potential to add simple, quick and user-friendly slide shows to your posts. | |||
 Another software that works in sync with the Flash Slideshow Maker is SkyAlbum found at www.skyalbum.com . Download Sky Album after you download the Free Flash Slide Show Maker and this will easily help you to generate the HTML code for your blog. Much like Youtube videos. | |||
| Instructions on creating your very own slide show (after downloading): | |||
| Complete downloading both softwares. Open Flash Slideshow Maker software and select your folder where your photos are and Drag & Drop the photos in lower window. |  | ||
| Toggle over to the Theme selection tab: | |||
| Choose between Basic or Advance templates for your slide show. Set all your Flash Options, Title, Width & Height and background color. Be sure to uncheck Auto Play and be sure to select Show Control Button if you choose to add music. Now move to the bottom and add your music. Very simple, use one from a CD or a MP3 that you have on your harddrive. |  | ||
Check for the LIME GREEN square for indicators and options in graphics! | |||
| Click onto the 'Publish' tab: | |||
| Choose your output Options, I typically use Create Flash Files and Upload to SkyAlbum.com. Set your output settings and then click the 'Publish Now' button. Be patient it will take about 30 seconds. |  | ||
| Almost Done! | |||
| Have another window open with your SkyAlbum.com account. It will automatically upload to that site for you. It's that simple and now you just copy and paste your slide show onto your Active Rain editor in the HTML mode, not WYSIWYG mode. |  | ||
Tips:
MORE TEMPLATES THAT ARE WORTH CHECKING OUT! Note: Be sure to allow these slide shows to load, being there are three on this page it might take just an extra second or two. | |||
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With this Slide Show Maker, you can easily turn a folder full of still images into a stunning Flash slide show with background music and special transition effects. This Flash slide show software allows you to add nice looking animated slide shows to your website in no time! The best part is it is FREE (upgraded version available for $49.95 USD) and I have made all my slideshows on the FREE version! 
no thanks - Harlem, MT
Candace, thank you for more wonderful information and tutorials. I downloaded fssm and signed up for SkyAlbum (I didn't see anything to download on SkyAlbum so I just signed up, I hope I did it right). I look forward to playing around with it and creating some mind blowing stuff. Thank you!
Nov 26, 2007 06:24 AM
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ
Shannon - I'm not real sure of that tid bit of information about search engines not liking it, but if it gives your site appeal, which in my opinion counts too, I can't see it a problem. I have not put any flash on my site other than what comes with the template I currently use with P2NLS.
Bridget - There is a button for both, the SkyAlbum button is a graphic. However, going to their site works as well. I hope to see some awesome slide shows. Have fun. Shoot me an email or a link back here so I don't miss your work. Have a great week.
Nov 26, 2007 07:50 AM
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Hi Candace,
OK, I have bookmarked and will work on it later when I have more time. I am trusting you that this is user friendly. :0)
OK, I have bookmarked and will work on it later when I have more time. I am trusting you that this is user friendly. :0)
Nov 26, 2007 12:42 PM
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495
Candy,
Thanks for the Christmas present. I needed this software. I'm off to play with my new toy!
Mike in Tucson
p.s. Do you prefer Candace, Candy or Candi? I'd like to get it right! LOL
Nov 27, 2007 11:18 PM
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ
Cynthia - I assure you it's pretty user friendly. I hope you try it and come back and share your creations!
Mike - That is awesome, I hope to see you really using it and find it to come in handy! Have fun for sure. Candace or Candi is fine. I answer to both.
Tracy- You are funny. I don't know if it's all that, but I can answer to that too!! LOL
Nov 28, 2007 03:57 AM
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
NewHouseUtah.com
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ
Chuck - Thanks! I hope you do and come back and share your slide show with us!!
Nov 28, 2007 07:10 AM
Realty Executives Boston West - Holliston, MA
Pat Baker Dream Home Maker
Oh this is great! Thank you so much for giving us the information. I am always looking for more enhancements but somehow I have got to get some sleep. ActiveRain is so much fun and the people are just great, including you. Have your best day ever!
Nov 28, 2007 07:20 AM
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ
Pat - I agree, time is of the essence!! Keeping a balance between work, life, sleep, family and blogging is required. Hope you get a chance to check out this site, I think you will like the ease of it and how great it works for new or old listings! Enjoy
Nov 28, 2007 09:37 AM
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~
Candace, I am so clueless when it comes to this stuff. When I buy my tablet PC, can I look you up for lessons?
Nov 29, 2007 11:48 AM
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~
Charlotte, NC
Downloading this now and will play with this. I think this will give me a great reason to call my REALTORS!
Thanks!
Nov 29, 2007 01:16 PM
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ
Doreen- I am a Sony girl, but if I would buy again I would stay away from Sony because I didn't get the battery life that I had hoped for. Have you looked at Dell? I know I love Fry's Electronics in Tempe. I buy most my electronics there or at Best Buy!! Hmm... They sell a magazine Computing PC that does a consumer report each year, you might look into that also. Good luck.
Ed- Awesome idea. Let me know how it works out and if you found it user friendly!!
Nov 30, 2007 03:24 AM
Realty One Group Capital - Alexandria, VA
Close-In Alexandria and Arlington Living
It's February and I'm just finding this post! Great info and thanks for sharing.
Feb 22, 2008 08:45 AM
MR Realty - Mesa, AZ
Well Tamara -- that must mean you are just busy with bizzzzzzzzznesssss!! Hope you enjoy the slide show software.
Feb 22, 2008 01:45 PM
RE/MAX Broker, RE/MAX - Springfield, MO
Realtor®, Springfield Mo Real Estate
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo
Ok, Candace - I dug you out of the archives. I love this tool - it looks like it will be phenomenal! However, I am realizing that you are probably using something else by now. If so, would you just shoot me an email at "dagnyeason@gmail.com" to let me know the new site? Please? I am going to try this now.....
Mar 17, 2010 12:54 AM
Jane Brown Assoc - Edgartown, MA
Thank you for this post. I have also used the picasa and piknic software tools, I find they work really well
and you can resize pictures for postlets. You have made it much easier by putting the pictures on your
post to understand each step.
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