Slide Show: Using Idea Machine Templates KidPix Slide Show: Using Idea Machine Templates

Open KidPix Templates Select the Idea Machine icon in the upper left hand corner Double Click to Open

Folders and Subfolders From the window select the folder area you want to explore We will use “All About Me” then the subfolder “Thankful” There are many projects to look at under these folders and subfolders

Choosing your Template Once you select your folder and subfolder category you will see template options. Choose the template you would like to use Select Open

Draw on your template The template you chose will open up into the blank page spot on your easel. Use the draw and paint tools to color the picture. Use ABS to add your Text. Use stickers to personalize

Saving your work When you are finish make sure you save the picture Go to the FILE menu select Save as..

Save to the My Pictures folder Make sure you are in the My Pictures folder Name your template Click on the Save button at the bottom right of the screen Repeat these steps to create all the pictures for your slide show

The Slide Show Once you have completed all the slides for your show you are ready to start. Select the Slide Show icon in the lower right corner of the screen (it looks like a film clip)

Building the Show The slide show builder will appear. Click on the folder icon underneath the first slide to add your saved picture

Adding Saved Pictures The My Picture window will open up on the desktop Select the name of your first slide. Click on the OPEN buttin

Add all your slides Repeat these steps for each slide that you want to add. When you are finished adding slides you can watch your show by clicking on the green PLAY icon You can change the time between slides by choosing the TRANSITION icon

Printing Options To print your slide show Go to FILE in the menu bar Select PRINT Choose how you want to print your booklet Click on OK Click on PRINT

Other Information Your slide will be saved to the My Slideshow folder You can save slide shows to a flash drive to create a class movie Slide Shows can also be made with all original drawings