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   cdundee007
   Member

   Does anyone know of a good screensaver creator/maker that is free? Specifically I am looking to create a screensaver slide show of my photos for my computer.

   Thanks.

   Posted 16 years ago #
2. 

   RunesageMagik
   Member

   You could try this site's collection of Desktop "Randomizers" -

   Note that this place calls itself the FREEdownloadcenter, which simply means it's a conduit for free and shareware products:
   http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Shell_and_Desktop/Desktop_Randomizers_and_Changers/index.html

   If you like a really busy monitor and can spare the resources (and like dog slobber), this might be an interesting way to have that ugly mutt perpetually lick the backs of all your icons -
   http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Shell_and_Desktop/Desktop_Randomizers_and_Changers/Vital_Desktop_Video.html

   I downloaded this one a few months ago. It works, but I found I actually prefer a static picture of, well, er ... anywho, haven't gotten around to sizing a bunch of shots.
   http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Shell_and_Desktop/Desktop_Randomizers_and_Changers/BioniX.html

   Softpedia has a collection, too, called desktop ENCHANCEMENTS -
   http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/
   This one's free -
   http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Themes/Automatic-Wallpaper-Changer2.shtml

   Posted 16 years ago #
3. 

   sukibabe
   Games Junkie

   http://www.axialis.com/ssp
   http://www.individualsoftware.com/products/family_kids/screen_creator

   Not Free. I've seen screensavers made with these 2 apps.

   I have made slideshows with my pictures just by opening My Pictures folder and clicking on view as slideshow. It will then show up under your screensavers.

   Suki

   Posted 16 years ago #
4. 

   ender
   Member

   faststone image viewer is one of the best freeware image viewer on the market, i have read, and i use it, and they also have a slideshow screensaver maker included:
   http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

   FastStone Image Viewer is a fast, stable, user-friendly image browser, converter and editor. It has a nice array of features that include image viewing, management, comparison, red-eye removal, emailing, resizing, cropping and color adjustments. Its innovative but intuitive full-screen mode provides quick access to EXIF information, thumbnail browser and major functionalities via hidden toolbars that pop up when your mouse touches the four edges of the screen. Other features include a high quality magnifier and a musical slideshow with 150+ transitional effects, as well as lossless JPEG transitions, drop shadow effects, image annotation, scanner support, histogram and much more. It supports all major graphic formats (BMP, JPEG, JPEG 2000, animated GIF, PNG, PCX, TIFF, WMF, ICO and TGA) and popular digital camera RAW formats (CRW, CR2, NEF, PEF, RAF, MRW, ORF, SRF and DNG).

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   otherwise for slideshows, roxio has also this:
   Roxio Buzz Lite
   http://www.roxio.com/enu/solutions/roxiolabs/products/buzz/default.htm
   l

   Features
   -The free version of Roxio Buzz Lite supports Windows Media Video,
   AVI, MPEG-1, QuickTime, and Divx.*
   -Get Roxio Buzz to add MPEG-2, MPEG-4, 3gp, Dolby Digital, TiVo, AAC
   and H.264 support.
   -Super easy to learn. One-button editing lets you cut the pieces you
   dont want out of your video clips.
   -Built on Windows Vista next-generation user interface technology.
   -Add tags, description and more, then upload directly to your
   YouTube, GoFish, or Microsoft Silverlight Streaming user account
   without ever leaving the application.
   -Automatically optimizes video file size and quality to match the
   upload requirements for each site.
   -Make photo slideshows with motion, transitions and a soundtrack with
   just a few clicks.
   -------------------------------------

   http://www.nchsoftware.com/slideshow/index.html
   Photostage Slideshow Software
   Photo Slideshow Creator
   Creating a slideshow from your digital photos has never been easier. Photostage brings your pictures, images and video to life and lets you share your favorite memories with family and friends in an interesting and portable way.

   The brief was simple - make a slideshow creation program that is so easy to use your Grandma could do it. The result - Photostage.

   Designed to be very easy and intuitive to use, Photostage will have you up and running within minutes. Simply download and install now. Combine PhotoStage with our other free image tools such as Pixillion Image Format Converter, PhotoPad Photo Editor and Prism Video File Converter and you'll have everything you need to make sure that your slideshow is perfect. We make this software free in the hope you will like it so much you will try our other related software.

   Full of effects! Includes zoom, crop and fade effects
   Cool panning and zooming effects brings your photos to life.

   Easy to share! Burn and present on TV, PSP, Mobile Phone and more...
   Burn your slideshow to DVD for playback on TV, or as a standalone video file for enjoying on web and portable devices.

   Enhance your photos! Easy to use photo enhancements
   Touch up or enhance your photos and videos with ease.

   Vista compatible! Add up to 1000 photos
   Create up to 1000 photos in a slideshow, and it is fully compatible with Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista™

   Features
   Stunning Transition Effects
   Panning and zooming effects let you bring your photos to life.
   Fade transition effect gives your slideshow that professional touch.
   Preview the effects in real time.
   Customize the duration of the effect.

   Posted 16 years ago #
5. 

   Jaddis
   Member

   Well, I realize that the original request was for a screen-saver slide-show maker but since we have moved onto slide-show makers in general I thought I would mention my favorite. My Favorite slide-show maker is PhotoStory my Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx This a wonderful program that is really powerful and easy to use. I have been making slide-shows for our vacations and family events for quite awhile now and everyone seems to like my finished shows. It has several different quality outputs (all WMVs) that make it easy to play on older computers as well as new ones. So if you have not ever tried this program you should at least give it a look.

   Posted 16 years ago #
6. 

   ender
   Member

   just saw this in my newsletter :D
   Create a Personal Screen Saver in Windows XP.
   http://www.internetfixes.com/readers_questions/IF02067.htm

   Posted 16 years ago #
7. 

   ender
   Member

   of if you do not want to install anything at all
   http://www.instasaver.com/
   Description: instaSaver.com enables you to instantly create Animated Slideshow Screensavers online. Use it to create your personal screensaver, a memorable screensaver for your friends, a 'fan' screensaver for your website visitors, etc. It is as easy as 1-2-3. Just specify the name, upload your favorite pictures or get photos from Flickr, and the screensaver with over 150 animation effects and transitions is ready! You will get a fully standalone distribution package that enables you to easily install and/or distribute your screensaver. The installer will automatically install the screensaver on the user's computer and activate it. If the user would like to remove the screensaver, he can do it using the same installer application.

   Posted 16 years ago #
8. 

   cdundee007
   Member

   Thanks for a lot of suggestions but none of them were useful. I am looking for a free screensaver creator. I will check back for more suggestions.

   Thanks.

   Posted 16 years ago #
9. 

   graylox
   Moderator

   Sorry cdundee007 I don't understand what you actually will have?
   Most of the above suggestions are scr.-makers.
   You can use some or most graphics tools as a screensaver maker, e.g.:

   http://www.irfanview.com/index.htm
   http://www.acdsee.com/

   or try this :
   Dave's AV (Audio/Video) Screensaver
   Create a custom screen saver from audio and video files. Dave's AV Screensaver supports any format supported by Windows Media Player, and will allow multiple files to be looped continuously from a user specified playlist. .NET Framework 1.1+ required.

   http://sourceforge.net/projects/daves-av-ss/

   Posted 16 years ago #
10. 

    graylox
    Moderator

    are you using Firefox ? perhaps this will be the solution:

    https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5276

    Posted 16 years ago #
11. 

    ender
    Member

    i agree with graylox, some of the suggestions clearly state, they do make screensavers, so i am wondering too, if you could specify again, cdundee007, what you need?

    Posted 16 years ago #
12. 

    cdundee007
    Member

    Thanks all and Graylox. I was actually looking for a free software that would for instance let me create a screensaver (.scr) file of my pictures. I could then send this .scr file to others (friends and family) who can set it as a default screensaver. I know that one could put pictures in My Pictures folder and see the slideshow but then I would have to send my pictures to others. Instead I wanted a single file screensaver to distribute. I will try IrfanView, PhotoStory and Daves-av-ss. Thanks all.

    Posted 16 years ago #
13. 

    Whiterabbit-uk
    Games Guru

    Animated Screensaver maker:

    The following is a straightforward program, that although limited can transform particular types of photo’s into reasonable looking screensavers (very basic, but okay).

    Animated Screensaver Maker will help you decorate your desktop with an unlimited number of animated screensavers with amazing water effects. All you need to create a screensaver are a photo and this tool.
    You need only three mouse clicks to create you own fully functional, professional-looking screensaver. Just load your photo, adjust the water height and press the button to make a screensaver.
    You can animate any photo you have. A large art collection is also available for Animated Screensaver Maker. It contains more than 100 pre-built animated screensavers and height-resolution wallpapers for your desktop.

    http://www.download.com/Animated-Screensaver-Maker/3000-2409_4-10833541.html

    Posted 16 years ago #
14. 

    goodgotd
    Member

    heck, check out the assortment in the freewarefiles ScreenSavers- Make Your Own subsection. pix, video, flash...

    Posted 16 years ago #
15. 

    Whiterabbit-uk
    Games Guru

    Thanks for the link goodgotd

    Posted 16 years ago #
16. 

    goodgotd
    Member

    well, it was just sitting there.. you're welcome. :)

    ok, been rereading John Ringo's The Last Centurion since it made it out of eARC.

    Posted 16 years ago #
17. 

    goodgotd
    Member

    @Whiterabbit-uk - you ought to check into ReadAssist, man.

    Posted 16 years ago #
18. 

    Whiterabbit-uk
    Games Guru

    I didn't know what ReadAssist was, so checked it out and discovered it was for those with learning disabilities or those who had disabilites that made them unable to hold a book.

    I think you may have got me mxed up with someone else. Thanks for the thought though. :)

    Posted 16 years ago #
19. 

    goodgotd
    Member

    I thought you got thumped up?

    Posted 16 years ago #
20. 

    Whiterabbit-uk
    Games Guru

    I'll Email you and Explain. ;)

    Posted 16 years ago #
21. 

    goodgotd
    Member

    I found another free picture screensaver creator setup at the bottom of this page. no clue yet what the features are.

    Posted 16 years ago #

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