DVD Slideshow special effects

[boskey]

I currently use MemoriestoTV and ProShow Gold to create very nice slideshows. However, I would like to take it to the next level by adding extra special effects which these software don't currently provide. For example, I would like to have more control of the objects on a given slide by bringing in multiple pictures and text and being able to control the attributes of all of these objects (something reminiscent to a Powerpoint animated slideshow). Another effect I am interested in is "falling" pictures. I would like to drop multiple pictures from the top of the screen with various aspect angles. I am guessing I need some sort of 3-D special effects package to do all of this.

Th bottom line is that I am transitioning from amateur to professional and would like feedback on what software suite might best fit my needs.

Thanks!

[ghosty6]

Go to the next level, try Sony Vegas 5