Nowadays with the many means that allow you to take beautiful photographs it is no wonder that there are so many passionate people in the world. Taking thousands of photographs in a short time is not difficult at all: the real challenge is to be able to keep them in order. One of the best ways to effectively organize your photos is to use PowerPoint, so you can relive a certain experience or emotion in a few simple clicks. Using this program you will be able to create a funny and nice presentation related to your past memories and experiences.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Create a Photo Slide Show (Windows)
Step 1. Launch PowerPoint and create a new presentation
To do this, select the PowerPoint icon on your desktop or in the "Start" menu. As soon as the program window appears, access the "File" menu in the upper left corner and choose "New". Then choose the "New Presentation" option. A new blank slide show will appear where you can upload all your images.
Step 2. First, save the PowerPoint presentation
To do this, press the button with a disk icon in the upper right part of the window. You will be able to name the file containing the presentation and choose where to save it.
Remember to save the presentation with a descriptive name, so that it is immediately clear what kind of images it contains. Also, save it in a folder with a name that is just as descriptive as the content, to make it easier for you to access the presentation in the future
Step 3. Give the start page a title
Think of an original title, then select the relevant text field with the mouse to insert it. This information can be represented by a name, a date or an image.
Step 4. Add your presentation slides
There are several layouts and graphic styles to choose from. You can insert a new slide either from the "Home" tab of the menu or from the "Insert" tab, choosing the "New Slide" item. Alternatively you can select with the right mouse button any existing slide in the menu on the left and then select "New Slide".
Choose a layout suitable to accommodate your photograph. For example, you can choose a slide with a text field for the title and a box for inserting an image, a slide with only a field for inserting an image, or simply a blank slide
Step 5. Import the photos into the slides
You can choose whether to upload a single image per slide or to insert several. The choice is yours alone.
- Select the box for inserting an image with a double click of the mouse (or access the Insert menu, choose the Image item and then select the From File option). At this point you just have to use the dialog box that appeared to access the folder that contains the desired photograph.
- To add the image press the "OK" or "Insert" button. If you don't like the final aspect of the inserted image, select it with the mouse and press the "Image" button to replace it with a different one. Alternatively, if you want to delete the image in question, select it and press the "Delete" button.
Step 6. If necessary, change the order in which the images are arranged
Use the "Slide Show" view mode to figure out the best order in which to present your photos.
The "Slide Sorter" button is located at the bottom of the PowerPoint window (depending on the version of the program you are using, you can also find it in the "View" tab of the menu). To change the order of the slides you simply need to drag them to the position you want them to appear
Step 7. Add transition effects to your presentation
Good transitions help make the presentation smoother and more enjoyable. Go to the "Transitions" tab of the menu bar at the top of the window, then try to use the different effects and options offered to find the ones that best suit your needs.
Step 8. Add a background
If you don't like the classic white background of the slides that appears on the sides of your photographs, select any slide with the right mouse button, choose the "Background Format" item, then select the type of "Fill" you prefer. You can use a solid color, gradient fill, etc., and you can also change its color, graphic pattern and transparency. To make all slides identical to each other press the "Apply to All" button.
Step 9. Add background music to the slideshow
If you already have music on your computer, you can insert it into your slideshow to make it truly special. Music helps to break up the monotony of photomontage and allows you to make the presentation more enjoyable.
- To add a soundtrack, press the button with a movie film and speaker icon located in the "Insert" menu tab. First choose the "Audio from File" option, then select the "Music" item to insert your favorite music. Before pressing the "Insert" button, after choosing the piece of music to use, select the "Link to File" check button.
- You can choose whether the selected song will be played for a single slide or for the whole presentation. To do this, go to the "Audio Format" tab next to the "Home" tab and choose the "Loop until interruption" option available in the "Audio Options" drop-down menu.
Step 10. When finished, save your PowerPoint presentation
When you have finished inserting your photos and graphic effects, don't forget to save your work before closing the program. If as a first step you have already saved your presentation by assigning it a name, all you have to do is press the button with a disk icon located in the upper left corner of the window.
Method 2 of 2: Create a Photo Slide Show (Mac)
Step 1. Launch PowerPoint by double clicking on its icon
When the PowerPoint window appears, you can choose the project you want from those available. To do this, select the one you want to use for your presentation and press the "Select" button.
Step 2. First save the PowerPoint presentation
To do this, press the button with a disk icon in the upper right part of the window. You will be able to name the file containing the presentation and choose where to save it.
Remember to save the presentation with a descriptive name, so that it is immediately clear what kind of images it contains. Also, save it in a folder with a name that is just as descriptive as the content, to make it easier for you to access the presentation in the future
Step 3. Give the start page a title
Think of an original title, then select the relevant text field with the mouse to insert it. This information can be represented by a name, a date or an image.
Step 4. Add your presentation slides
There are several layouts and graphic styles that you can choose from. You can insert a new slide either from the "Home" tab of the menu or from the "Insert" tab, choosing the "New Slide" item. Alternatively you can select with the right mouse button any existing slide in the menu on the left and then select "New Slide".
Choose a layout suitable to accommodate your photograph. For example, you can choose a slide with a text field for the title and a box for inserting an image, a slide with only a field for inserting an image, or simply a blank slide
Step 5. Insert your photographs
Make sure the "Home" tab of the menu is selected, then press the button with an image icon located within the "Insert" group. Several options will be shown to choose from: select "Image from File". From the dialog box that appeared, select the "Pictures" folder available in the left panel. If the images you want to insert are stored on a removable USB device, select its icon instead. On Mac, all the images you upload to your computer are stored in the "Pictures" folder.
In this way you will be able to scroll through the list of all the photographs and insert the ones you want into the presentation simply by selecting them with a double click of the mouse
Step 6. If necessary, change the order in which the images are arranged
Use the "Slide Show" view mode to figure out which is the best order in which to present the photographs.
The "Slide Sorter" button is located at the bottom of the PowerPoint window. To change the order of the slides you simply need to drag them to the position you want them to appear
Step 7. Add transition effects to your presentation
Good transitions help make the presentation smoother and more enjoyable. Go to the "Transitions" tab of the menu bar at the top of the window, then try to use the different effects and options offered to find the ones that best suit your needs.
Step 8. Add a background
If you don't like the classic white background of the slides that appears on the sides of your photographs, select any slide with the right mouse button, choose the "Background Format" item, then select the type of "Fill" you prefer. You can use a solid color, gradient fill, etc., and you can also change its color, graphic pattern and transparency. To make all slides identical to each other press the "Apply to All" button.
Step 9. Add background music to the slideshow
If you already have music on your computer, you can insert it into your slideshow to make it truly special. Music helps to break up the monotony of photomontage and allows you to make the presentation more enjoyable.
- To add a soundtrack, press the button with a movie film and speaker icon at the top of the PowerPoint window. From the dialog box that appears, select the "Music" folder to view all the music files on your computer on the screen. Once you've chosen the most suitable music for your slideshow, drag the relevant file onto one of the slides.
- You can choose whether the selected song will be played for a single slide or for the whole presentation. To do this, go to the "Audio Format" tab next to the "Home" tab and choose the "Loop until interruption" option available in the "Audio Options" drop-down menu.
Step 10. When finished, save your PowerPoint presentation
When you have finished inserting your photos and graphic effects, don't forget to save your work before closing the program. If as a first step you have already saved your presentation by assigning it a name, all you have to do is press the button with a disk icon located in the upper left corner of the window.
