Pictmotion

The Pictmotion option in the playback menu (pg. 160) is used to create and view slide shows with custom transitions and background music. The following options are available:

Option

Description

Start

View the completed Pictmotion show.

Select pictures

Choose pictures for the Pictmotion show.

Background music

Choose background music.

Effects

Choose the transitions between pictures.

❚❚Choosing Pictures

To select the pictures that will be included in the Pictmotion show, choose Select pictures in the Pictmotion menu. The following options will be displayed:

Option

Description

QSelected Select individual pictures for the show.

nSelect date Select a date. All pictures taken on the selected date will appear in the show.

R All

Create a show using all the pictures in the current

playback folder.

 

I

Only pictures in the folder currently selected in the Playback folders (pg. 162) menu can be included in the show. Hidden pictures and pictures that can not be viewed on the camera will not be displayed.

AMovies

Pictmotion shows can include movies, but only the first few seconds of each movie will be displayed.

❚❚Choosing Background Music

To choose background music for the Pictmotion show, select

Background music in the Pictmotion menu. Choose from

High-speed,Emotional, Natural, Up-tempo, and Relaxed.❚❚Transitions

To choose the transitions between pictures in the Pictmotion show, select Effects in the Pictmotion menu. Choose from Zoom bounce, Zoom in/out, Blend, Wipe, and Zoom out fade.

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