Presentation Software for VBS

[LeAnn B]

Is there a presentation software out there that can handle powerpoint, video, dvd and audio all in one? I need a program for VBS that will allow me to load all of the media in one place. I have SundayPlus and I know that won't do it, I have FreePath which I thought would be perfect but it's crashing on me. Even one with a 30 day trial would be great (although not MediaShout because I've used up my 30 day trial with them). I also tried ScreenMonkey but it won't allow me to see all of the slides in a powerpoint file. Any other suggestions?

LeAnn

[[Admin] osborn4]

All in one as in at the same time or in the same program (script) but at different times?

SongShow Plus can do that. We used it with the GroupVBS to fire DVD cues for the songs, Powerpoints for the presentations and graphics for most everything else. And it can play audio files, too.

You do need PowerDVD or WinDVD for the DVD feature to function.

[Lucas]

Me, I'd use SSP (I do use it, LOL)

You should give SSP a whirl, it will do all that you want and more.

If you need any help, I'll be online for a few hours yet.

[LeAnn B]

Great I'll try SSP thanks guys!

LeAnn

[camthecameraman]

Has anyone checked out Presenter, its the software they use at Hillsong Church and has just been updated to become all singing all dancing Presenter 4 here

I know the developer and would be interested in any comments

[Carl Godsoe]

LeAnn,
I gave up on the "one size fits all" trying to use the materials from LifeWay this year. I ended up using 3 computers, all with different stuff on them (SP, PPT, Windows Media player, and Freepath1), as well as a stand-alone DVD player, and the CD player over on the sound board. Not the way I would have planned it, but we got the job done.

I know that David has used this same material with a lot less hardware, but it took some serious ripping and editing on his part to make it work.

[jdchitt]

I haven't checked out Presenter yet, but I'd have to agree with Lucas. SSP is a great tool for pulling everything together. If you are a Mac church, DEFINITELY ProPresenter is the way to go though.

BTW, was anyone at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta this past week? Our church runs only on Macs, but I did see an interesting new vendor giving away their product called iPresenter. No plugs here, but the UI was amazing and I wanted to see if anyone saw the demos?

I hope you find something that works for you, LeAnn!

[JeffM]

Originally Posted by LeAnn B

Is there a presentation software out there that can handle powerpoint, video, dvd and audio all in one? I need a program for VBS that will allow me to load all of the media in one place. I have SundayPlus and I know that won't do it, I have FreePath which I thought would be perfect but it's crashing on me. Even one with a 30 day trial would be great (although not MediaShout because I've used up my 30 day trial with them). I also tried ScreenMonkey but it won't allow me to see all of the slides in a powerpoint file. Any other suggestions?

LeAnn

You might take a look at the latest version of ScreenMonkey. I believe you can see the slides in Powerpoint. I could be wrong,,, I was once.

[LeAnn B]

VBS was over in July but thanks! I went with EasyWorship