Create collages, slideshows, and movies using Picasa3
How to create a photo collage
In Picasa, select photos for a collage
In the top menu, click Create > Picture Collage
In the Settings tab are settings to change the look of the collage, add picture borders, change the background, select the page format, draw shadows, and show captions.
There is also a Desktop Background button and a Reset button
In the Clips tab, you can select more photos by clicking "Get more"
If there are pictures already displayed, click the green + button which will add the entire selection of photos to the collage.
Move the pictures around using the mouse
If you'd like to remove a photo, click the delete key and the photo will be tossed back into the Clips tab.
After the settings are made and photos are arranged, click the "Create Collage" button
If you want to cancel out of the collage, click "Close" and you will have the option to Save Draft, Discard Changes, or Cancel
Collages are saved in "Collages" under Pictures > Picasa in Windows 10; and in Pictures > Picasa on Mac.
In Picasa, your Collage folder is in a "Projects" folder (flat-folder view) or in the Picasa folder (tree view).
How to create a slideshow
Create a new album with the photos for the slideshow. Open the album.
In the top menu, click Album > View Slideshow
Slideshow settings are at the bottom of the window
Press the Esc key or click "Exit" to leave the slideshow
To continuously play a slideshow
Click Tools > Options (Windows) or Picasa > Preferences (Mac).
Click Slideshow.
Select Loop slideshow, then OK
How to create a movie presentation with photos, videos and audio
You can combine your photos, videos, and music into a movie.
Select photos and videos.
In the top menu, click Create > Movie > From Selection
There are 3 tabs: Movie, Slide, Clips
Movie tab: settings include Transition Style, Slide Duration, Overlap, Dimensions, Show Captions, Full frame photo crop
Slide tab: settings include font, size, style, template, and a box to type text
Clips: Click "Get More" button to add more photos
Click "Create Movie" (the YouTube button no longer works)
You can share the .wmv movie file with others, such as copying it to a flash drive, emailing (if it's not too large), or use any type of cloud sharing website.
A file with .mxf extension will also be created on your computer. This file will let you edit the movie, so please do not delete the .mxf file if you plan to edit the movie later.
Movies are saved on your computer under C then User > Pictures > Picasa > Movies (in Windows 10).
On a Mac computer, the movie is under Pictures > Picasa.
In Picasa, the Movies folder is in the "Projects" collection (flat-folder view) or Picasa folder (tree view).