iPhoto 9.4.3 - Can't export slideshow using Quicktime Options

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iPhoto 9.4.3 - Can't export slideshow using Quicktime Options

Hello - I just upgraded to 9.4.3. I'm a professional photographer and I've always liked using iPhoto to create slideshows for clients. One of the best features was the ability to customize the export of the slideshows using the Quicktime options. Things like resolution (1080x720), frames per second, key frame rate, etc, etc. After "upgrading" I noticed that the only option on a slideshow export is their pre-packaged sizes and no customization possible. Am I missing something here? If not, Apple should consider adding this feature back as the settings can make a huge difference in a pro's world.

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iPhoto '11, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Apr 24, 2013 7:46 PM

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Answer 1

léonie

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Apr 24, 2013 9:36 PM in response to iphotouser2013

Have you tried all options using the "Customize Export" button?

And then "video Settings"?

Or am I missing a particular option, that is no longer available?

Regards

Léonie

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Answer 2

Apr 25, 2013 6:15 AM in response to léonie

Thanks Leonie. That's the option that used to be there before I upgraded to 9.4.3 yesterday. Now it lookds like this:

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Answer 3

léonie

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Apr 25, 2013 6:28 AM in response to iphotouser2013

That is peculiar. I am also using 9.4.3. and the "Custom" export button is there.

If a button is missing for you, that should be there, try if the button is still missing, when you open iPhoto from a different user account, see: Isolating an issue by using another user account

If the export panel looks o.k. in a different user account, your "Preferences" file may be corrupted. Then remove iPhoto's user preferences.

See Old Toad's instructions here: Re: iphoto window is acting strange after latest update

Regards

Léonie

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Answer 4

Yer_Man

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Apr 25, 2013 6:31 AM in response to iphotouser2013

You get that if you go File -> Export and select 'Slideshow'

But on the toolbar at the bottom of the iPhoto Window, when you're making the slideshow, note there is another Export button. That gives you the option Léonie indicates.

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Answer 5

Apr 25, 2013 6:49 AM in response to Yer_Man

Oh thank God!! Thanks a bunch. For some reason I must have had tunnel vision and never even saw that export button. Problem solved. Thanks heroes!!

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léonie

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Apr 25, 2013 7:03 AM in response to iphotouser2013

I never thought that you might be using the File > Export command! My compliments to TD!

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ritaroo

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Apr 25, 2013 9:15 AM in response to léonie

I am using that file - export command and it's not working for me since updating. When I hit export after selecting Slideshow-display it exports no other options and the result is m4v.... not quicktime.... not happy....

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