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  1. Burning to DVD problem

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Well Ray, You were spot on with your assessment of my problem. This time I looked closely and found that the burning to DVD default was set to PAL/SECAM. selecting NTSC of course made the difference. Those 2 messages should have rang a bell with me, but they didn't. Not today anyway.

    Thanks again,

    Douglas

  3. Burning to DVD problem

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

    I just made my first show (24 slides 1 music track), very simple show. I'm using PTE version 6.5. I wanted to surprise my wife with a nice slide show of Hawaii. After putting the show together, I burnt it to a DVD (Taiyo Yuden)following the commands in PTE. I continued using the next command until the burn was complete. I have 2 Sony DVD players, one is BlueRay. I put the DVD in the BlueRay player and received this message, "Cannot operate this disk". I then inserted it into my other DVD player in another room, and received this message, "Play back is prohibited by area limitations". My last effort was to try it in my computer DVD, also a Sony. It worked without a problem. Anyone have an idea what I did wrong, or didn't do right please? :unsure: :unsure:

    Douglas

  5. Looking for an easy way out

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

    While looking around the forum for 4 hours last night, and into early this morning. I went to different links looking for information on Pictures ToEXE, and watching slide shows from many different places. In my travels I came across someone who was willing to make a slide show (for a price of course) if you send them your photos. This would enable the person requesting the show (me)to load it into Pictures ToEXE, and learn some of the process on my computer. I think I read that the cost would be reasonable? It struck me as an easy way to start the learning the program (a good idea). Problem is, I forgot to save the information as a favorite. Now I can't find where, or who it was that made the offer. Is there anyone who knows what/who I am talking about? Please help if you can. I'm getting very serious about learning this program. This morning I showed my wife a few slide shows from Lin Evans, Barry Beckham, and Greg Gordon. Her remarks at the end were not very good for me. Christa said she liked the PTE presentations much better than the ones I have made for years using ProShow Producer. :o I could not believe my ears after all this time. Being my age, I have to get on the fast track. I tend to forget things rather quickly these days.

    Thanks,

    Douglas

  6. Pause Show

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    How wonderful of the three of you to take your time to respond, thank you. I also didn't expect a reply from the administrator. Especially with all work, and the time it takes keeping PTE running. All the information is a great help. Now I need to watch tutorials, read the instructions, and learn this program. I sent links of some of the PTE slide shows to friend that use the same software as I. They are as impressed as I am.

    Thanks again for your time,

    Douglas

  7. Pause Show

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have been a member of this forum since 2007 but have not used PTE at all. I have the latest version, I just have not used it. I have other slide show software that I use. I would like to now attempt a show using Pictures ToExe. My question is how do you pause, fast forward, or go back while watching a slide show. Is it not possible?

    Douglas

  9. DVD Video Disc

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Just some additional info:

    On a MODERN DVD player it should not make a difference. Standard DVD players are now PAL/NTSC compatible. At least that's been the the case over here in the UK for a few years and I send PAL DVDs to the USA and recieve NTSC DVDs from the USA all the time - no problem.

    In the case of commercially made DVDs they are REGION SPECIFIC which will cause a problem on any DVD player. PTE is not Region Specific.

    Also, both PAL and NTSC DVDs will play on any computer in any country.

    DaveG

    Dave,

    Thats good information to know. Thanks

    Douglas

  10. DVD Video Disc

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    You hit the nail right on the head Lin. Project options had PAL/SECAM set as the default. I didn't research before starting the first DVD, sorry for any bother. What brought me to PTE in the first place was how sharp and crystal clear the images were in all the slide shows I have seen. All from you and other members of this forum. There was one show that really impresses me with the photos and how the music is so well synchronized with each slide. I watch it over and over and it never gets old to me. It's name, Animal Magic located at Beckham Digital. I upgraded in hopes of finding the same sharpness on my television through the DVD player. Have to tell you, I was not disappointed. I just wish I could add an AVI or two and keep that same show quality.

    Thanks again for your help,

    Douglas

  11. DVD Video Disc

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Douglas,

    There should be no problem at all playing your DVD's but it sounds like you may have created a DVD with the wrong output.

    Which country do you live in? I'm assuming the U.S. per your Profile. In the U.S., you need to create an NTSC DVD. In some other countries you need PAL. If you look at the Video Builder Project Options (lower left of your screen) then on the Project tab, the first block says "TV System." You choose either NTSC or PAL/Secam. If, by chance, you choose the wrong one, then the DVD probably won't play on your player.

    My suggestion is to use rewritable DVD's until you work out the kinks. I believe the default is NTSC but check this before attempting to create another.

    If this isn't the problem, then let us know the settings and perhaps we can find the solution for you. PTE can make perfect DVD's so hang in there it's bound to be a very simple thing.

    Best regards,

    Lin

    Lin,

    I should have known you would be the first to answer the call. I did not check to see if the setting were on NTSC. I live in Olympia, Washington. Thanks so much for your time. I will try again and be back with the results soon.

    Thanks again,

    Douglas

  12. DVD Video Disc

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    Posted

    I think I am about to get my biggest PTE dissapointment?? I have PTE for awhile now but never used it. I have been using ProShow Producer for years. I purchased PTE tutorials from Beckham Digital to learn the program and many actions from the Dom and PanosFX. Yesterday I tried to make a slide show DVD only to find I had to upgrade to the Deluxe version ($34.00). I did that thinking this DVD would play in my DVD player conected to my HD Television. It does not work... I sent WnSoft an e-mail last night asking about this. I'm afraid of what the answer will be. The purpose for my upgrade was to watch these slide shows on my TV. When I put the disk in the player I get the following messages. (1) This disk cannot be played. (2) Playback prohibit by area limitations. I know someone on this forum has the answer so please let me know when you have the time..

    Regards,

    Douglas

  15. Slide Show Removed

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello Ken and Lin,

    Thanks very much for the fast reply. Accidents happen. Not being on the forum much in the past, I was not sure what the procedure was for removing spam. All old information in this thread is not important to me, however anything new pertaining to this tool of Jean-Pierre's is. I am looking forward (as I am sure many members are) to any new information on this drawing tool. I was on the Beta Team for a program that works in the same way as this demonstrated tool, so I am very interested in how this tool works within PTE. Tom Court was very helpful with information on how to use VisiSketchPro with PTE. I find the members of this forum to be very helpful when help is needed. A good example is the quick response from Ken in his message above and the many times Lin has helped through personal e-mail in the past. Again, thank you both.

    Best regards,

    Douglas

  16. Slide Show Removed

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Jean-Pierre had a show posted in the Slideshows Created in Pictures ToExe section of the forum (a sketch tool). Last night I reported to the administrator a post that someone made that had nothing to do with Jean-Pierre's show but about adultery and other nonsense. I looked for the subject today and instead of the crazy post being removed I can't find anything of Jean-Pierre's subject and the responses to it. Everything has been removed. What happens to a subject when something like this happens, and Is it gone and never to be seen again?

    Douglas

  17. Penser avec son pinceau

    in Slideshows & AV Shows

    Posted

    There is a program currently on the market that works in the same way. It's name is VisiSketchPro and is developed by Dave Fitzpatrick. I am attaching a link to a short show I did over a year ago of my granddaughter to demonstrate one of the uses of VisiSketchPro. If you are interested in watching this short show I have attached the link. I also made a christmas card that is also located at the same link. It takes longer to complete and the drawing and paint work are both done in pencil. This was Beta 5 version and at the time we couldn't change tools. Of course we can now, along with a lot of other improvements.

    Regards,

    Douglas

    http://www.youtube.com/user/douglaschrista...s/3/v2h9A9Q9Was

  19. The Dom's web Location

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

    I am a ProShow Producer user and new to Picture toEXE. I have had the program in the bottom draw of my D drive for 2 years. I bought Pictures toEXE version 5 and joined this forum at the same time. Just never started to work the program, dumb, dumb me. At that time Lin Evans was very kind to me explaining the program in many e-mails. I want to thank all those that responded to my call for help. I appreciate your help very much.

    All my best,

    Douglas

    The site is up and running again. Thanks Dom

    Douglas

  20. The Dom's web Location

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    If 1and1 unlock my account and didn't erase everything, it will be back as soon as they unlock it. I guess they have to be sure they can make the payment. I guess 1 or 2 days maximum.

    If I have to reinstall my website, it will take longer. And actually, I have three websites.

    I have a backup of all my files (last wenesday) but the backup of my database is older (4 weeks old). Anyway, I am virtually the only one to post news.

    It means it will only miss the last announcements I made if I have to resinstall everything.

    Hello everyone,

    I am a ProShow Producer user and new to Picture toEXE. I have had the program in the bottom draw of my D drive for 2 years. I bought Pictures toEXE version 5 and joined this forum at the same time. Just never started to work the program, dumb, dumb me. At that time Lin Evans was very kind to me explaining the program in many e-mails. I want to thank all those that responded to my call for help. I appreciate your help very much.

    All my best,

    Douglas

  21. The Dom's web Location

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello Bart,

    Thanks for the fast reply. I have been trying for the last week to get on his web site with no luck. I took your advice and e-mail him. Is there a chance you would try that address and see if you get on? I keep getting ERROR 404 - NOT FOUND. I use FireFox and Explorer.

    Thanks again,

    Douglas

  22. The Dom's web Location

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Does anyone have a web address for the Dom? In FireFox and Explorer I enter www.thedom.fr/share and all I keep getting is an Error Message. When I make a search for the Dom I find nothing. Are we still in business or are we not? Does anyone know? Thanks for any help.

    Douglas

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