What is the best photo slide show software on the market ?

[fiveirondraw]

I need to make a photo dvd. The project will consist of music, video and photos of course. Would also like nice transitions , ken burns effects & narration if possible. What software on the market now do you guys recommend. I thinking that proshow gold & memories on tv might be about the best to apps. I have no exp with either so any advise would greatly be appreciated.

Personally I have been very happy with the program Slide Show Movie Maker. It is freeware, but has a very rich library of features, including:
- many many great transitions
- text effects and overlays
- Ken Burns Effects and special picture effects
- High quality output IMO
- Music
- Random Transitions
IMO its really just a great piece of software. I would be happy to send you a demo vid of it, just pm me. I've made quite a few slideshows with it and have been very happy with the results (especially quality). Its a free piece of software, you might as well give it a try before you buy anything because you really don't have anything to loose.

Memories on TV does all this without the bugs. SSMM is good, Mem on TV is great!

[tin2tin]

@Rogue3

Do any of these programs (besides premiere) support widescreen pictures?

I've just added this feature(Pal/Ntsc 16:9) to my GUI - check it out - it's free: DVDslideshowGUI.
Have fun,
Tin2tin

[PITBULL]

I RECENTLY USED MEMORIES ON TV AND IT PRODUCED GREAT RESULTS. 17 CHAPTERS AND OVER 500 PHOTOS ON DVD+R. NICE TRANSITIONS.