Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe User Reviews
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"HORRIBLE!!"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 10.0
Pros
None! I think they put too much thought and made this product too complicated, but then it doesn't even work correctly!
Cons
This application is extremly complicated! It came with a 250+ page instruction book that I had to ask for. The customer service in Germany is not helpful and will only allow you to email them and take 2-3 days for a response. You have to pay an additional fee for phone service. All of the stuff it says it will do - importing videos is also an additional fee. When I finally spent HOURS on a project to convert it to a DVD, nothing worked properly. The slidshow was out of oder, the text was missing, etc. Terrible application.
Summary
Do not waste your money. I've actually submitted a dispute charge with my credit card company! If I could I'd give it ZERO stars.
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"good product with lots of codec fees; service nightmare"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 10.0
Pros
Excellent features
Cons
You have to buy codecs with constipated red tape procedures; then whenever I updated the product, Magix did not recognize my order numbers and codec confirmation codes; as a result - because of their lousy European service, I've had to repurchase codecs otherwise I'd be waiting for service from mid-Friday to Monday !! They live in the past, I'm afraid.
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"It is wonderful!"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 10.0
Pros
Easy to use
Lets you add your own musicCons
None that I've found
Summary
It was exactly what I needed for a project I wanted to do!
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"It's really worth it's money!"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 10.0
Pros
easy to use, convincing 3D effects, very nice styles to create a photo story
Cons
installation takes a while...
Summary
i think it's better than any free software cause here you have the whole possibilities for editing, viewing, presenting photos in one package. i really like it.
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"800 megs to create a photo story, give me a break!"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 10.0
Pros
Flashy face and lots of effects...
Cons
just to big to deal with, to many great programs for free that are amazing.
Summary
Check out the brief editors note...800 megs whoa.
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"Software that misses a basic point-image quality."
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 9.0
Pros
none that I can think of right
Cons
Serious flaws in software not addressed.
Summary
Do you have nice and sharp images that you want to show in a professional slideshow? Well then this is NOT the sofware for you. Imported images are not correctly processed and show up nice and fuzzy as if digital photography is still in its infancy. Various excuses on its blogs and Q and A sites don't adress the issue, nor does its acrobat formatted manual. I'm asking for a refund.
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"Nice product, and it's $10 off"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 9.0
Pros
This is a great program for telling a photo story and sharing it online or on disc. There are many fonts and3d effects! I found it here for $10 off: http://www.software.com/magix-photostory-11763-1
Cons
The quality of the display is not as sharp as I would like it to be.
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"makes you the director of your own slideshow!"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 8.0
Pros
easy to understand (especially for no-tech-pros), fast creation of slideshows, with your own (or given by program) music,effects, animation and sounds,
in one step online on youtube,everyone will be impressed !!
BONUS Package: Foto Manager 8Cons
-needs long time to install (but you just need it once, so it's ok)
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"Cool software, great price"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 7.0
Pros
Lots of effects, tons of customization, full control, fairly intuitive
Cons
A few quirks with image positioning, panning is possible but challenging sometimes, and audio fade out at end of DVD is too abrubt
Summary
The price is great for what you get. I also tried Memories on TV but went with this one b/c it had far more customization possibilities (and it was much less $) plus I thought the software interface was more professional looking. The panning function can be tricky especially when optimized for 4:3, but the final results are great, and everyone who saw it was impressed, including two video professionals.
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"Slideshows made easy and quick"
Version: Magix PhotoStory on DVD Deluxe 7.0
Pros
lots of effects
panorama functions
easy to use
great resultsCons
incompatible with Mac
Summary
Perfect software to create slideshows
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