When scanning, use a reasonably high scan resolution (around 300 dpi - more for very small images). You will probably need to digitize some images - that means you need to get them into your computer using a flatbed scanner (or by carefully taking digital photographs of them.) You should, if possible, clean the images up with a simple (free) photo editing program like Microsoft Photo Editor (older PCs), Microsoft Photo Gallery (newer PCs), or Apple iPhoto. Try to allow enough time for each image to be comprehended and thought about. Resist the temptation to pack in hundreds of photos at rapid speed (like the end-of-year high school sports slideshows). Often-times this involves getting in touch with friends or other members of the family to ask what they have.
If each image shows for around 6 or 7 seconds then the show will last from 5 to 10 minutes.Īim to gather photos from across the person's life. A funeral slideshow or video memorial typically consists of 40 to 80 photographs.