CD ROM as business card

[Stonehenge]

I know there was a thread about this a long time ago, and though I tried, I couldn't find it. I'm again thinking about putting together a CD-ROM version of a business card to give to potential clients. While EasyPhoto seemed the way to go for stills, I want to up the ante a bit.

I just bought a camcorder and have been filming my guys performing various tasks, with the idea of somehow dubbing the video with narration, and including clips in this CD ROM.

Does anyone have experience with transferring this stuff to Mpeg or Avi and then putting it into some form like this? Is there a good software package for that purpose?

[lawrence stone]

Originally posted by Stonehenge


Does anyone have experience with transferring this stuff to Mpeg or Avi and then putting it into some form like this? Is there a good software package for that purpose?

I know all about these issues. I even have the software to make self-extracting presentations in any win 9x computer.

But since you have treated me like an arrogant jerk in the past
and you don't fell I contribute anything to this forum I will keep my information to myself.

And BTW have a nice day.

[Stonehenge]

Do you feel better now?

[Rex Mann]

Stonehenge,

Our business card is on a CD. Currently we do not have any video
on it. However, we have self extracting slide shows set up of diffrent elements. IE: steps, raised patios, paver quilting, retaining walls ect. The WOW factor is pretty good for new prospects.

We did a job for a guy who does this for a living. He works for an advertising agency. He wants to help us take it to the next level. Video and the like.

If you like, I can send you one of my CDs in the mail.

Rex

[Stonehenge]

I'd love it.

Tell me what the postage would be, and I'll pay for it.

Thanks!

[Fantasy Lawns]

http://www.panoguide.com/publish/selfextract.html

[Stonehenge]

Cool. Thank you.

[cos]

Originally posted by lawrence stone


I know all about these issues. I even have the software to make self-extracting presentations in any win 9x computer.

But since you have treated me like an arrogant jerk in the past
and you don't fell I contribute anything to this forum I will keep my information to myself.

And BTW have a nice day.


I think that there are alot of people here that have said that stone. LOL

[Stonehenge]

RM -

Gorgeous!!!

Thanks.

[KindGardener]

Ya gotta LOVE the lawrence stone posts...

an arrogant jerk
don't fell I contribute anything to this forum

You know, I don't think I could have said it any better myself!

[Dochere]

I make cd-rom presentations all the time. They are fairly simple to do and make a great presentation to prospect customers. I would not use them in replace of business cards (though I have made them on disks the size and shape of business cards) (also you will croke your cd rom before you make to many) There are so many ways to do make them i.e.. different formats and such, that going into it in detail is hard to do here. Also the cost of the programs can get a little outrageous and depending on how much editing you do, the graphics programs are even worse. To start make sure you have a DV camcorder, and digital camera. Basic photo editing software such as MGI photosuite 4 ($50)(www.mgisoft.com), and simple video editing software like Pinnacle Studio DV software ($90 @ Best Buy) or VideoWave 5 ($130) or Cinematic ($90)(both at www.mgisoft.com) to start (I use all 3 plus about 6 others). This will allow you some flexibility and will offer you some options. You could also do this with just the DV camcorder and Pinnacle software, but adding pics and slide shows is more difficult. Also a program like Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 or home studio ($130-$600 @ www.cakewalk.com) will help you add some great audio mixes to your work. And once you have a master, something like clone disk ($? www.?), or Nero burn ($30-$90 @ www.nerorom.com or free) will help you mass produce. I can help you allot if you need it and show you were you can get allot! of stuff for free on the net, so feel free to email me if you decide that this is for you and I will help you through the process. Good Luck.

[Stonehenge]

Wow, Dochere,

Sounds like you've got this down. I've got a digital camera, scanner, ahi8 camcorder, but want to purchase some software to be able to convert it to digital, but for right now I don't even have enough footage to do anything (just got the camera a few weeks ago). I have image editing (Photodeluxe - cheap, but I've done all website, biz card, marketing materials with it so far). I've got ACID loop-based music making software, and can do wild stuff with that, but may stick with something simple like Pachelbel's Canon.

I'd be interested in seeing what you've done.

I've checked out some slide show software, and it appears so far to be relatively easy to add pics and have background music. But that's all it can do is a slide show. It sounds like you've done something different than that.

I hadn't thought about my CD RW getting cooked, but that's a valid concern.

Thanks for your ideas. I look forward to your response.