FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) Return to Categories Index Using VideoTributes: See VideoTribute’s Quick Start online manual Where is the tutorial video that shows me how to create a show? Where is the documentation on creating a show? What format do I select when creating a show? How do I view a show after creating it? Can I edit a show after creating it? How do select a specific background? Can I use custom backgrounds? Can I put in a background that moves? Where do I find additional background and music choices? How do I put captions on my photos? How do I put text on an empty screen? How do I zoom in on a face? What video effects are most funeral homes using? How do I put my own logo in place? Where can I see other funeral home examples? In the Members' Area you’ll see a variety of resources, tips, case studies, as well a link to tutorial video. Also, click here to start the video. Documentation is provided in the Members' Area of the Directors-Tribute website. Below is a listing of the user documentation we recommend you review: For practice shows and creating videos to be published to the Web, select HTML. (Click here to view our see our Web-Publishing document in a PDF format.) For creating shows you will play from a DVD, there are two formats you can use - MOV and AVI. We encourage you to use the .MOV format as it is quicker and works with our DVD burning software included with the VideoTribute software. However, we offer the AVI format just in case you prefer to use your own AVI-based DVD burning software. Select the VIEW SHOW link in the top right corner of your VideoTribute screen. (The link text is colored blue.) Yes, but you’ll need to save your “Project”. To save a “Project” click on the FILE button at the top of the screen and then select SAVE. Make sure you are saving all of your Projects to the C;\\\\PhotoTributes directory. (That way they are all in one place and you can easily find them.) After clicking on SAVE, the program will ask you to name the file, we recommend you name the Project the same name you call the final Show you produce. NOTE, There is a common misunderstanding that creating the show saves the Project… it doesn’t. Creating a show is like printing a letter. You can’t go back and edit your letter unless you have first saved the “Project” file. Click on the SETTING Tab at the top-right corner of the VideoTribute program window. A new screen will appear, select the CUSTOM button (on the left-hands side about 1/3rd of the way down from the top). If you’ve purchased the Music & Background option you’ll have a broad collection of backgrounds from which to choose. Click on the desired background then select the desired photo and text layout from the column to the right of the background selection. Click the OK button and you’re done. (If you haven’t purchased our Music & Backgrounds Option, you’ll want to create your own custom backgrounds.) Yes, we’ll be publishing a detailed “How-To” document shortly. In the interim, here is a brief overview. You’ll need to save your background image as a JPG format - 720pixels X 480pixels, 72 dpi resolution. Name your background file “bg.jpg” and copy it into the C:\\\\Program Files\\\\Directors Tribute Creator\\\\skins\\\\Custom directory on your hard drive. When you create your background, choose the “Custom Background” option. Yes, we are working several new styles that include this feature. We’ll let you know when it’s available. They are located in the Members’ Area of Directors-Tribute.com website. These download files are large (about 100MB), if you’re using a dial-up Internet connection, let the files download overnight. Also, you will need a special license key to access the files. Your VideoTribute license key won’t work here. Simply enter text in the captions box. See the Quick Start document for detailed examples of how to do this. Use the Blank Photo. It is located at C;\\\\PhotoTributes\\\\Photos directory. The file name is “Blank_Photo.png”. This is a transparency that enables you to show the background while presenting meaningful text on a slide. In the EFFECT drop-down box located on the right-hand side of the VideoTribute software screen, select the ZOOM TOP CENTER option. Shortly you’ll have the ability to zoom in on a particular object. For now, we’ve made it quick and easy. Most use simple fade-in and fade-out between photos. Most photos are held without any effect with approximately 20% using a zoom. On special photos many use things such as a closing heart (for wedding pictures) or snow for a winter-photo. We recommend starting simple and developing a style you and your families like. See our pricing page for logo creation, we’ll email you an installer that automatically installs your logo. You can create and install your own logo. You will need to create a logo in a PNG format with dimensions of 150 pixels wide by 100 pixels high. Use a 95 dpi resolution and a transparent background. Name this file “logo.png”. Next, copy this logo file into your C:\\\\Program Files\\\\Directors Tribute Creator\\\\skins\\\\TributeLogo directory – replacing the logo.png file that is already there. Where can I see other funeral home examples? Examples are on our website or visit http://schultzfh.yourtribute.com , http://hassfh.yourtribute.com or http://irvinefh.yourtribute.com for a few examples.
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