Looking for Still to Video Software at DVinfo.net

Terry Rubbert · October 21st, 2007, 03:24 PM

Hey Guys and Gals

I tried out a software last year that allowed me to turn stills into moving videos using adjustable and pre-programable pan and zoom. I forgot which one I tried out but it worked great. Anybody know the differents brands of software that allow you to do this? I'm getting ready to buy one.

Thanks
Terry Rubbert

Josh Laronge · October 21st, 2007, 03:44 PM

Don't know which software you tried out either. But this one is pretty good.

http://www.lqgraphics.com/software/phototomovie.php

Terry Rubbert · October 21st, 2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Laronge

Don't know which software you tried out either. But this one is pretty good.

http://www.lqgraphics.com/software/phototomovie.php

Josh

I realize now that it was Imaginate 2.0 by Canopus so I was wondering
if the other primary editing softwares (FCP, Adobe P, Ulead, Etc.) have similar functions and if not are there other softwares that do?

You mentioned the above and I thank you for that. Do you know of any others and if so what are the prices.

Thanks
Terry Rubbert

Josh Laronge · October 22nd, 2007, 10:01 AM

Terry,
I use FCP so I can't speak for the other NLEs you mentioned. FCP will allow you to build a slide show and animate the images. It's not as automated as Photo to Movie but you can produce the same effects. It comes down to your end product. If you're just making slide shows, FCP and the other full blown NLEs may be overkill. You could also look at Final Cut Express as a compromise between a slide show program and a high-end NLE. FCE is a great program at a great price/performance/function ratio.

Bill Ravens · October 22nd, 2007, 10:33 AM

If you're using Vegas, both UltimateS and Excalibur will automate pan and scans

Richard Alvarez · October 22nd, 2007, 10:37 AM

I'm pretty sure all NLE's have some variation of the "Ken Burns" pan and scan effect. But again, if that's all youre looking for, than a full blown NLE would be overkill.

Have you looked at StageTools? Their app is a stand alone, as well as a plug in.

http://www.stagetools.com/

October 21st, 2007, 03:24 PM	#1
Terry Rubbert New Boot Join Date: May 2006 Location: minnesota Posts: 8	Looking for Still to Video Software Hey Guys and Gals I tried out a software last year that allowed me to turn stills into moving videos using adjustable and pre-programable pan and zoom. I forgot which one I tried out but it worked great. Anybody know the differents brands of software that allow you to do this? I'm getting ready to buy one. Thanks Terry Rubbert

October 21st, 2007, 03:44 PM	#2
Josh Laronge Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 241	Don't know which software you tried out either. But this one is pretty good. http://www.lqgraphics.com/software/phototomovie.php

October 22nd, 2007, 10:01 AM	#4
Josh Laronge Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 241	Terry, I use FCP so I can't speak for the other NLEs you mentioned. FCP will allow you to build a slide show and animate the images. It's not as automated as Photo to Movie but you can produce the same effects. It comes down to your end product. If you're just making slide shows, FCP and the other full blown NLEs may be overkill. You could also look at Final Cut Express as a compromise between a slide show program and a high-end NLE. FCE is a great program at a great price/performance/function ratio.

October 22nd, 2007, 10:33 AM	#5
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	If you're using Vegas, both UltimateS and Excalibur will automate pan and scans

October 22nd, 2007, 10:37 AM	#6
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	I'm pretty sure all NLE's have some variation of the "Ken Burns" pan and scan effect. But again, if that's all youre looking for, than a full blown NLE would be overkill. Have you looked at StageTools? Their app is a stand alone, as well as a plug in. http://www.stagetools.com/