Screensaver Software: Recommendations?

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Posted by Bret Edge on October 20, 2009 at 8:33 PM

I'm considering adding a screensaver to my limited product line. I've never built a screensaver before and have no idea where to start. Any recommendations for good software at a reasonable price that doesn't require an engineering degree to operate?

Posted by Phillip Noll on October 20, 2009 at 8:40 PM

http://www.photodex.com/products/proshowgold
http://www.wnsoft.com/apr/index.html

Posted by Neil Corman on October 20, 2009 at 9:34 PM

Here is another...

http://www.axialis.com/ssp/

Posted by Jesse Speer on October 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM

Since you're on a Mac, the only one worth considering is Axialis ... which outputs savers for both Mac/PC. I've used it for years, and I'll keep recommending it until something better comes out.

Posted by Nat Coalson on October 20, 2009 at 11:23 PM

On most modern operating systems, the user can select a folder of photos to use as the screensaver. Maybe just distribute a zip archive? Lots easier than compiling a self-playing app, both for you and the user...

Posted by Bret Edge on October 21, 2009 at 1:41 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'll look into Axialis.

Posted by Phillip Noll on October 21, 2009 at 9:07 AM

Didn't realize you are on a Mac. In that case, check out Fotomagico:
http://www.boinx.com/fotomagico/features/

It can output screensavers but only for Mac OSX.

Posted by Phillip Noll on October 21, 2009 at 9:08 AM

Another option is to run a virtual Windows machine on your mac and use ProShow Gold.