Beginning with Vista, the Microsoft Windows operating system provides the user with additional options for personalizing the computer desktop, including dynamic background video playback.
Necessary
- - Windows Dream Scene;
- - Windows Movie Maker;
- - OS version not lower than Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate.
Instructions
Step 1
Call the main menu of the system by clicking the "Start" button and go to the "All Programs" item to download and install the necessary Windows Dream Scene tool.
Step 2
Expand Windows Update and select the Windows Ultimate Extras group.
Step 3
Launch Windows Photo Gallery and select the desired photo or video images.
Step 4
Specify the "Fix" command and use the "Image Crop" option.
Step 5
Select 16x9 in the drop-down list of the Proportions section and match the size template with the selected image.
Step 6
Confirm the application of the selected changes by clicking the "Apply" button and return to the photo gallery.
Step 7
Select the first frame of the slideshow you are creating and press the Shift softkey.
Step 8
While continuing to hold down the key, select the last frame and choose Make Movie.
Step 9
Start Windows Movie Maker and choose Publish Movie.
Step 10
Specify the item "This computer" and confirm your choice by clicking the "Next" button.
Step 11
Enter the desired value of the name of the created movie in the corresponding field and confirm the command execution by clicking the "Next" button.
Step 12
Expand the Select Movie Option dialog and select the Advanced Options option.
Step 13
Point to Windows Media HD 720p in the drop-down list and click the Publish button.
Step 14
Confirm the application of the selected changes by clicking the "Finish" button and return to the main "Start" menu to create a dynamic desktop background.
Step 15
Go to Control Panel and expand the Change Desktop Wallpaper link.
Step 16
Select "Appearance and Personalization" and click the "Browse" button in the dialog box that opens.
Step 17
Specify the path to the created movie file and confirm your choice by clicking the "Open" button.
Step 18
Check the "Crop to fit screen" option in the "How do I place my picture or video?" and confirm the application of the selected changes by pressing the OK button.
