AquaSoft Stages - First steps

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AquaSoft Stages - First steps

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1. Adding images

Start the program and in the Start menu select a new 16:9 project.

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Does your screen not look like the example below? In the Toolbar click on Default, View_Defaultto access the default view.

Adding images

Click on the plus symbol to add images

Click on the plus symbol in the Toolbar to add images. If you would like to add multiple photos hold down the  CTRL  key while clicking on the images you would like to add. If you want to add an entire folder then select Add / Directory from the menu bar.

In the chapter"Adding images" you will learn more ways to add images.

Want to add captions or titles to your images? Then read the chapter on "Adding text".

If you want to add audio commentary to your photos see the chapter on "Sound Wizards".

2. Adding background music

Adding background music

Adding background music

Click on the music symbol in the Toolbar. A menu pops up with various options for music and a blank title list. You will see a plus symbol which is used to add background music to your title list. Click OK, to confirm and add the music to your project.

3. Let the show begin

You have added pictures and music in the first two steps and can now play your presentation. Click on the Play button from the menu bar or tap the  F9  key. The transition from one photo to the next is selected randomly, if not set by the user. In the chapter "Assigning a transition" you will learn how to set this yourself.

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You will also find a short introduction to the program in the video "AquaSoft DiaShow 9: Programmübersicht"