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  4. Moving Whole Show Onto External Drive

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    Hi Dave

    Thanks for your advice.

    I haven't done that before - does that mean I have to open every show I am trying to move and do this? (I am transferring a lot of data to free up space_)

    Once I have done this can I delete it from the original position on the harddrive?

    Finally - what is the difference between the 2 methods you suggest?

    Thanks

    JOy

  6. Moving Whole Show Onto External Drive

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    Hello Everyone

    I am trying to move a show onto an external network drive. I have been careful to make sure all the show's images and music etc were contained within a single folder along with the .pte show.

    When I try to open it from withing PTE 7.5.8 - it comes up with a message that the show does not exist.

    I can still open it from the original location (in spite of fact that it was created in an earlier version of PTE)

    Do I have to manually re-route the path to make it recognise the new location - if so - how do I do this - is there a quick way and what about all the photos witihin the show?

    Thanks

    Joy

  10. Minor problem with pte7.5 - please can you help?

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    Please can someone suggest what I can do in O&A in PTE 7.5 to correct a problem with the centrefold line of DOM's Photo Album fullscreen template which was obviously created prior to 7.5.

    It works in PTE 7 without a problem.

    I have put up the template on Dropbox - if you open it in 7.5 you will hopefully see what I mean. Please go to: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zvrr2qk0xw13ff2/jHlZMzp7Lz

    Thanks

    Joy

  12. Intended DVD output

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    Please can someone remind me what I should have the screen settings set to in project options to create an optimum quality DVD from a PTE slideshow? Not sure which boxes to have ticked or unticked. What does non-exclusive full screen mode mean?

    Thanks - please see attachement which is as it is set now.

    Thanks

    Joy

  13. Avi version of slideshow lacks contrast [SOLVED]

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    Hello Again

    I have managed to create an .avi movie of my slideshow using the custom codec : XVid-MPeg-4 with MP3 192bit 4100Hz sound

    However the resulting .avi whilst being good quality/resolution & no shimmer - it lacks contrast - (no true blacks) and vibrancy of colour compared to the original slideshow.

    Can anyone suggest why this might be and how I could improve it?

    Thanks again

    Joy

  15. video builder deluxe upgrade

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    Posted

    Thanks to both - you have hit the nail on the head

    YOu know when you get that awful sinking feeling??- I have stupidly uninstalled my version 7!

    I have managed to find my version 7.05 pte .set up program in my download folder so I have successfully reinstalled vers 7.

    I have also entered the deluxe upgrade licence key from the original emai which I have also found.

    However it is still coming up with the message that the Deluxe part has expired - which it did on 25/9/11.

    I presume that because I have uninstalled it and now re-installed it is is not accepting the old installed version of the video builder which functioned (without upgrade) before I unistalled pte.

    So it seems I will have to pay for the deluxe upgrade again - is this correct?

    Joy

  16. video builder deluxe upgrade

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    Hi

    I only use the Video Builder Deluxe to create .iso files as I am unable to burn discs from windows installed on my Mac with Fusion.

    Since I have installed the beta 12 version of PTE 7.5 it is saying I need to upgrade my deluxe licence but also that I can continue to use the previous version but I cant find how to!

    If I just click continue it looks OK but then puts the 'created with trial version' across the bottom of the slideshow

    Do I have to pay for the video deluxe upgrade or how can I get back to the old version that worked fine for just creating the iso.

    Thanks

    Joy

  18. Alternate output to exe - which is good quality for PC

    in General Discussion

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    Hi Lin & Dave

    All this is getting a bit above my level of understanding now!

    Can I just ask a very basic & probably stupid question?

    I assume you are publishing your show under as the 'AVI file' option? (as this gives a chance to choose the video codecs).

    So am I right in thinking that if the ones you are talking about are installed - then they would be listed in the drop down menu?

    Or - are you creating the outcome as an MP4 from the publish as 'HD Video for PC and Mac' option? - but in this I cant see you have a choice other than the H.264 codec. - unless the option appears if you have other ones installed?

    If one of you could give me a basic laymans step by step guide to how you are testing the different codecs from within PTE - and come back down to my level in your explanation I'd appreciate it. Sorry to be a pain!

    Joy

  21. Just For the Record...

    in General Discussion

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    Hi Joy,

    I made the original show about five years ago and don't have a template of any kind. I just use it these days as a test for smoothness of systems since it really works out the video card. I'll see if I can find my PTE source for it and maybe you can delete everything in the beginning and just replace the images I used for the last part with your own. Actually, you could just choose a single slide from that section, copy and paste it half as many times as you have slides then replace the existing images with your own. Essentially that's all a template consists of anyhow.

    If I can find it I'll save a single file with the PTE code for you.

    Best regards,

    Lin

    Thanks - if you get chance - that would be brilliant!

    Joy

  22. Just For the Record...

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    Posted

    Thanks very much for putting up this incredible show which I have come to view following your advice about codecs. -Although the very complex animations (planets & watch etc), I dont think I would find a use for, I was wondering if you have produced a 'template' of your final section with all those beautiful animals which I could purchase? - I love using those produced by the Dom (his 2by2 is similar) - but yours gives an alternative which would add variety to my shows (mainly weddings)

    Thank you

    Joy

  23. Alternate output to exe - which is good quality for PC

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello

    Thanks for your replies and suggestions - I am at this moment creating an mp4 version as per Davegees advice, I am also a frequent user of Dropbox for images but never thought of putting a slideshow on it! ....and I am also eager to try Lin's suggestion of using the XVid codec especially if it improves plaayback on the TV!

    I will have a go at this myself but as I am on very confusing and unfamiliar ground with video codecs I might be back for some more advice soon.

    Thanks once again for your invaluable (as always) advice.

    Joy

  25. Alternate output to exe - which is good quality for PC

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    Posted

    Hello again

    I have copied an .exe slideshow to DVD for a friend to play on his PC but he cant open it because of his security settings which prevent him opening an .exe from a removable disc.

    My question therefore is: Is there an output I can publish to which will give equal quality to the exe for playback on a computer (ie not DVD) - (I dont think this is just another version of the DVD quality questions - I have resigned myself to the fact that converting to a DVD considerably reduces quality)

    Thanks

    Joy

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