I'm looking for software that can do this:
1 - create slideshows for DVD
2 - can create widescreen output (13:9) as well as 4:3.
3 - can add photo's as well as video

I've got a Canon Powershot S5 and as of yesterday a Speedlite 580EX II
flashgun.
Because I'd like to use the combination to capture subjects such as
foxes I was hoping the flash's more powerful assist beam would errr

I added an ugly photo to my site, with much thought.  It will be
interesting to see what feedback I get. Its a gypsy moths tent. There
is also a catapiller there, gypsy moth. That I macroed and its
beautiful but as we know so destructive.  Take care, Judy

I recently got out some color negatives that I have had stored away for
the last 7 years.  I wanted to finally get around to scanning them into
my computer.
The negatives were stored untouched in their original sleeves and

Hey all.  I entered a Nikon photo contest & need votes on my picture
to win.  I am one of 120 finalists.  Please log on and vote for my
picture.
Please send this to as many people as you know.  You can vote once

I read recently that Stephen Spielberg said he only makes movies on film,
that is his medium, along with quite a few other directors and
cinematographers. I have seen some HD movies and although they are good
quality, I think you would have an impossible task creating the look of a

Help!
       The bad part about being even marginally capable with a camera and
computer is that my friends think I'm a wizard--which I most certainly am
not.

I would like to study photography. I don't intend to become a
professional, I'm just an amateur who wants to improve his knowledge
-- especially lighting technics.
I found online courses at Ashworth University (university diploma),

I just bought a Dynex DX-MW010 tripod.  It has a screw to hold the camera, which requires a
screwdriver.  It isn't a knob.  This means I have to have a screwdriver handy to remove the
camera (such as for changing the battery or card).  Is this typical?  It seems like bad
design.  ...

Im going to try to do some black & whites, any tips?   Thanks, Judy

Summer is really the best time of year for sunsets
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nammo/2566787761/sizes/l/

I have found many 100 year old negatives of my home town and would like to
develope the photos. Iam told they are "photographer negatives" and they are
very large ( about 8x10 ). Is there a scanner I could purchase to enable me
to print out the photos?

Any thoughts on this lens? Any unforeseen problems at all that I might
be concerned with, if I get one? Thanks!

Does anyone use a light meter with their DSLR?
I can't find my old Gossen from my 35mm days, so I generally switch to
Automatic on my Nikon D40, look at the setting, and then go Manual and
set a combination from that reading.