1 - Open Photo Story 3

2 - Begin a new project

 

Click Next

3 - Import Pictures

4 - Rearrange and edit pictures

NOTE: I wouldn't rely on Photo Story for photo editing.  I recommend you edit your pictures before you place them into Photo Story.

 

5 - Text and Effects

NOTE: When adding text to photos make sure that your photos are of good resolution because when the movie is created the text added in Photo Story will take on the same resolution as the picture.

 6 - Voice Narration and Customize Motion

7 - Add Music

8 - Save your project. 
NOTE: This step should be taken periodically to ensure changes are saved in case of... well, you know what computers can sometimes do. :)

9 - Make your story into a movie.

After selecting the appropriate profile click OK.

Click the Next button to create your movie.

This could take a few minutes or many minutes.  The length and amount of information your story contains will determine how long this step takes.

 

When it finishes creating the movie you will see:

This screen tells you your movie's name, location of the file, and the size of the file.

At this point you can click on view your story to see your masterpiece.  Windows Media Player will open and play your movie.

NOTE: After you create your movie there will be two file types created. One of the files will have the extension .wp3 which is your project file for Photo Story 3.  This file is created when you save your "project" in PS3.  If you want to edit your story this is the file that you will open with Photo Story 3.

The other file you will have created is a .wmv.  This file is your final movie that will play in Windows Media Player.  This file cannot be edited by Photo Story 3.

Tips for Photo Story 3