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LA COUVERTOIRADE: Templar town in the Larzac, France

null@example.com (FRANKIA) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:25:45 +0000

Rising from the rugged stone of the limestone plateau, La Couvertoirade stands as a timeless sentinel in the heart of the Larzac plateau.

Far from the rush of the modern world, this fortified village in Aveyron retains the silent majesty of the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitaller. Founded in the 12th century, it has weathered the ages while preserving its medieval soul, offering an immersive journey into the military and monastic architecture of Southern France.

Through low-raking light and the raw beauty of the stone, this photo short film invites you to contemplate an exceptional heritage:

The 15th-century ramparts and their walkway overlooking the wild expanses of the causse.
The 12th-century Templar castle, the only remaining fortress built by these warrior monks in France.
Saint-Christol Church with its iconic bell-gable wall.
The maze of cobblestone alleys, outdoor stone staircases, and traditional limestone-slate (lauze) roofs.
The Rédounel windmill standing watch over the village.

An ode to stone, light, and history.

00:00 The Village
00:20 The Templar Castle
00:35 Saint-Christol Church
01:20 The 15th-Century Ramparts & Fortifications
01:52 The Maze of Stone Alleys
02:18 Larzac Plateau Panorama
02:32 The Rédounel Windmill

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Images & Editing: Obst Michel
Photo Editing: Luminar Neo & PhotoFiltre 11
Original Music: [La couvertoirade / "Generated via EasyMusic.ai"]
Location: La Couvertoirade, Aveyron (Occitanie, France)

PARC DU PREBLIN MIGENNES FRANCE

null@example.com (FRANKIA) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:44:42 +0000

Videos in slideshow aren't autoplaying

null@example.com (Simplysad) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:25:43 +0000

I have a slideshow with photos and videos. Once the music fades and we get to the videos, the videos aren't autoplaying - how do I fix this? Super urgentttt

Thanks!

Need help please with Creating a video slideshow in Smartshow 3D

null@example.com (lulu44) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:49:49 +0000

What would cause this response when trying to create a video slideshow?

Failed to open project it may be corrupted or have a wrong format...

What should I check in my project to determine what may have corrupted it? What format should I avoid using and how can I check if I have used a wrong format?

Backgrounds HELP!!!

null@example.com (ItsJustTom) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:26:28 +0000

I am using the newest version, #26. I am trying to keep the same background for ALL 144 images AND use an "effect" at the same time. Is there a way to change all the backgrounds to a single choice, while using an effect, without having to do each one separately? I can only figure out how to change them all at once if I am NOT using an "effect". Help! LOL

this is one of my new videos called We Are Looking to the Lord

null@example.com (cheryl anne) — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:44:51 +0000

Hello Friends,

I like writing music. This is one of my newest videos using Smart Show 3-D called
We Are Looking to the Lord,

I had a traumatic brain injury, then 2 years later a 2nd stroke, then emergency surgery to help with double vision and in hopes of avoiding a possible 3rd stroke. We are in the middle of trying to move, our home is for sale. This is my song about moving.

I hope you enjoy the song.

We Are Looking to the Lord on my music face book link
https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.anne.71 … 3022453809

Thank you, have a great week creating your videos, cheryl anne

music video

null@example.com (cheryl anne) — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:08:46 +0000

Hello Friends using Smart Show 3-D,

Can someone tell me, or send me a link that shows me how to duplicate part of my (in progress) music/with photos video?
I am using Smart Show 3-D the newest version.

I wrote a song, added my lyrics, and now i simply want to duplicate the last chorus area.. to include both the images and sound.

Any help would be appreciated.

thank you, cheryl anne

Missing image

null@example.com (Mad-Mark) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:14:10 +0000

When I try and create a video, before it begins it comes up with a message to the effect that there is a missing image (which it names) and asks me if I wish to continue. If I say "Yes" it all seems to work fine and I can see no blank images in the final video.

However, going through all the slides, I can find no reference to the missing image, nor see a "grey" blank missing image.

So my questions are...

1. Why is it doing this?
2. Is there a way to find out what slide is supposedly missing the image?
3. How can I fix this problem?

FYI - I have the latest version of SmartShow3D and have been using it for some time now and have never come across this before.

Music Clips Preview

null@example.com (francoraff) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:16:15 +0000

By inserting a music clip from a computer it is not possible to have a preview of the song, it would be very useful without having to listen to it outside the program and not risk replacing it later

Use a specific font

null@example.com (m.lispi48) — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:58:48 +0000

Normally to write a text I use the font Ravie, would it be possible to have a standard text level directly in Ravie?

DVD creation

null@example.com (Tel@Burwell) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:15:28 +0000

Hi, can you please advise if the software can burn to an 'extended play' DVD and/or to burn both sides of a DVD? Many thanks.

slideshow in 5 minutes

null@example.com (tikizb44) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:21:34 +0000

After I bought and installed the new 25th edition - the slideshow in 5 minutes crashed all the time.
How can this be resolved?

smartshow 25th edition

null@example.com (tikizb44) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:07:59 +0000

I bought the above edition. My remark: you should add much more items to the "animated gif"

Combining Projects

null@example.com (Tel@Burwell) — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:07:59 +0000

Is there a way of combining one or more Projects to create one larger Project, e.g. if you have 1,000 photos and these are split over several different days, can you create a Project for each day/date and then combine all of the Projects (Dates) into ONE slideshow? Many thanks.

Can't apply effects

null@example.com (Gim010) — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:24:05 +0000

Hello!

I'm a new SmartShow 3D user (full version, v24.0). I started using the software and when I try to "Apply Effect", nothing happens. The slide stays as it was, I get a slide with the picture shown as added for the entire slide duration.

I tried changing the slide duration to match the effect's duration but got same result.

I can apply transitions and titles without a problem, but effects don't work... I also can create my own effects (edit slide).

Anyone else has same issue? Did you resolve it and if so, how?

I have opened a support ticket (#159568) yesterday but waiting for an answer (will report here if problem gets resolved).

I am using SmartShow 3D on Parallels for Mac on a MacBook Pro (Windows 11 - latest version up to date - same with Parallels).

Thanks!