Setting-up Timeless Tributes™ is quick and easy. However, unless you are experienced with video software, many of the concepts will be new. Below are the most common “hang-ups”. Take a few minutes and skim this email. If you have a problem, this can be a good resource for finding a quick answer. After all, the fun part is creating a Timeless Tributes™ video … not hunting for solutions.
► HOW TO REMOVE "DEMONSTRATION ONLY"?
Entering your license key into Timeless Tributes and registering the software will not remove the "Demonstration Only" from the background photos. To remove, you will need to install the "Background Graphics" from the Timeless Tributes installation DVD. You can also download the backgrounds from the Member's Area. You will need the music/graphics license to install the graphics.
►HOW DO I ADD A CUSTOM LOGO?
For a small fee we can create a custom logo for you. The logo will appear on the first two and last two slides of your presentation. The logo is a maximum size of 150 x 100 pixels and will appear in the bottom left of the video. Call or email us for more information.
► DO I HAVE A DVD BURNER?
You need to refer to your PC’s manual or contact the manufacturer to answer this question. Many PC’s come with a “combo drive” that will play both CD’s and DVD’s but will burn only CD’s. If you have this, you will need to purchase a DVD burner to create your DVD’s.
► WHAT IS A PROJECT FILE?
“Project” (.ppp) files are not the actual Timeless Tributes™ videos, but are used by the program to create your tribute video. “Project” files record all of your selections… photos, photo sequence, transition effects, music, background, etc. If you save your work as a “Project” file you can edit the show by re-opening it’s respective “Project” file and creating a new version. Remember, you can’t edit the actual Timeless Tributes™ video.
*NOTE: The video you create on DVD or for the Web are like the movies you rent from the video store. You can watch them but you can’t change them. To change your shows you need to create a new version… the “Project” file makes it easy.
*TIP: We recommend that you store your “Project” files in your "C:\VideoTributes\Projects" directory.
► WHERE CAN I FIND...?
MUSIC – C:\VideoTributes\Music
DVD LABELS – C:\VideoTributes\DVD Case Templates
BLANK SLIDE – C:\VideoTributes\Photos
HYMN & SCRIPTURE SLIDES – C:\VideoTributes\Slides
► WHERE SHOULD I SAVE...?
PROJECT FILES – C:\VideoTributes\Projects
TRIBUTE VIDEOS – C:\VideoTributes\Presentations
SCANNED PHOTOS – C:\VideoTributes\Photos
*TIP: Save your scanned photos into a directory named with the decedent's last name then first name. For example, the photos for Jane Doe would be in a directory named "DoeJane". This "DoeJane" directory should be saved in your C:\VideoTributes\Photos directory. If you do this, all of your families' photos will be in one place and will automatically sort by last name. Use the same naming system for the project files and completed videos.
► WHAT RESOLUTION SHOULD I SCAN PHOTOS?
Keep your resolution low. 72 dpi works great for most applications. If it looks a bit grainy increase the resolution to 100 or 120dpi. Greater resolution is unnecessary as 100 dpi exceeds the resolution of most TV's, monitors and projectors. However, we do recommend scanning photos at 300dpi if you plan to use a zoom or pan effect. |
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