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=**How to Use Windows Photo Story 3**= The purpose of using this software is to create a end of the year visual reflection. This could be used to showcase one particular students artwork, a specific class/grade level, or used to show artistic processes through out creation. Before starting a Photo Story, you will need a collection of electronic photographs ready to insert into each slide. In addition you will need access to Windows Photo Story 3.

Open Windows Photo Story 3, you will see a prompt appear in a window. Choose "Begin New Story."
 * Step 1**

Import pictures from your computer. Click on "Import Pictures." Next you will need to browse through pictures on your computer, when you select one press "Ok," this picture will then appear at the bottom of your import window, as seen to the left here.
 * Step 2**

Add as many pictures as you would like to be in your Photo Story.

Also note: directly under the selected picture are icons you may select to edit color, red eye, rotate picture, or click on "Edit" to crop or "add effect." Add effect will allow you to alter the appearance of your picture by doing things creating a negative, charcoal and chalk appearance, or a diffused glow look, and much more.

Add a title to your pictures. In the text box you may type in a title. You will need to choose which pictures will need titles by selecting them at the bottom of the window. Then add your title to the text box. Every picture does not need a title, this is entirely optional. Above the text box is an icon with the letter "A." If you click on it you will have the option to change the style, size, and color of the text on the selected picture. There is also a series of icons with lines, each one can help you re-arrange where your text will appear on your selected picture. In addition, if you need more assistance click the "learn more about adding titles" link. Click on "next" when you are finished with this step.
 * Step 3**

Narrate your pictures and customize motion. First you may choose to narrate pictures threw out each slide. Click on the circle with red dot to begin recording your voice. This step is optional.
 * Step 4**

Note: You may type notes in the box under the recorder to help you narrate.

Next, you may customize the motion of each slide. Click on "Customize Motion" located directly under your selected photograph.


 * Tip- you may change the order of pictures by clicking and dragging the thumb nail photo into the position you choose.

After clicking on "Customize Motion" you will be given the option to select how each picture will appear as it transitions in and out onto the next frame.

You can may drag the selection box around the picture to crop a section of the photo, which will appear at the beginning of the transition and grow to reveal the entire image.

You may also choose which part of the picture you would like to select to appear first.

Under "Duration" you may choose to set a specific amount of time each selected picture will display, or you may check automatic.

Use the arrow near the bottom to flip from one picture to another.

Next click on the "Transition" tab at the top to continue customizing the motion of each slide. Below are several options as to how each picture will fade in for its transition.

You may also set the duration of each transition by selecting a customized time, located near the bottom of this box. Once again, you may also use an automatic setting for time.

You may flip between pictures using the arrow located near the bottom of the box.

To see how each transition will look select "Preview."

Click "Save" when you are finished. Then "Close" You will then see the Narration box you saw at the beginning of step 4. Select "Next."

Here you will be given that chance to select music to play in the background of the Photo Story. You will want to select music that complements your photographs. You may "Select Music" from your computer, or you may "Create Music" by selecting from a list of different instrumental sounds, emotion to evoke, and style of a famous composer.
 * Step 5**

Test your Photo Story with music by clicking "Preview."

When finished, click on "Next."

If you choose to "Create Music" you will see a screen like this with several options to choose from, such as Style, Genre, Bands, Moods, Tempo, and Intensity.

To test the sound select "Play" below. When satisfied click on "OK."

Almost done! Lastly, you will need to decide where you would like your story saved/ and or sent.
 * Step 6**

Choose from one of the following options. Decide what location you would like your Photo Story saved, then select "Next."

Your project will then save into your desired location.

Then you may choose to "View your story" or "Create another story."

To access your Photo Story again, or to edit, open Windows Photo Story and choose from the options as seen in Step 1.