# say I want to make a video and use it for a screensaver...how? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 17, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-want-to-make-a-video-and-use-it-for-a-screensaver-how/460306 "2008-08-17T18:22:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Critical1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2008, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-want-to-make-a-video-and-use-it-for-a-screensaver-how/460306/1 "2008-08-17T18:22:51Z")
the title says pretty much everything, I want to make a video that can work as a screen saver but I have no idea where to start nor if this is even possible. anyone? ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-want-to-make-a-video-and-use-it-for-a-screensaver-how/460306/2 "2008-08-17T18:35:28Z")
It is possible. I did this for a Mac we were using in a public installation. I’m at the wrong computer, but can check in the morning. As I recall the videos had to be in AVI format, but not positive about it. It was definitely a free download program. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2008, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-want-to-make-a-video-and-use-it-for-a-screensaver-how/460306/3 "2008-08-17T20:24:20Z")
Vista Ultimate has this as a feature, it’s called DreamScene. > **[Windows DreamScene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Dreamscene)** > > Windows DreamScene is a utility that allows videos and .gif and other optimized animations to be used as desktop wallpapers. It is one of the Windows Ultimate Extras for Windows Vista. Prior to its official announcement, DreamScene was rumored to be in creation under the names Motion Desktop and Borealis. After several months of testing, the final version was released on September 25, 2007. > Rendered content included with DreamScene (such as an animated realization of the Windows Aurora backgroun... ---
**Author:** ![Critical1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-want-to-make-a-video-and-use-it-for-a-screensaver-how/460306/4 "2008-08-17T20:27:38Z")
[QUOTE=Revtim] Vista Ultimate has this as a feature, it’s called DreamScene. > **[Windows DreamScene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Dreamscene)** > > Windows DreamScene is a utility that allows videos of the .wmv and .mpg format and other optimized animations to be used as desktop wallpapers. It is one of the many Windows Ultimate Extras offered for Ultimate editions of Windows Vista. Prior to its official announcement, DreamScene was rumored to be in creation under the names Motion Desktop and Borealis. After several months of testing, the final version was released on September 25, 2007. > Rendered content included with DreamScene (such as an... [/QUOTE] that looks perfect, other than the part where its for vista. Xp for me ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Nametag](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nametag/32/406_2.png) [@Nametag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nametag)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2008, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-want-to-make-a-video-and-use-it-for-a-screensaver-how/460306/5 "2008-08-18T13:18:51Z")
[http://www.aaascreensavers.com/builder.phtml](http://www.aaascreensavers.com/builder.phtml) Just googled, so I can’t stand behind 'em, but it’s a start. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2008, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-want-to-make-a-video-and-use-it-for-a-screensaver-how/460306/6 "2008-08-18T14:08:08Z")
Oh, XP. Can’t help you there. For the Mac I used [Save Hollywood](http://s.sudre.free.fr/Software/SaveHollywood.html). ---
**Author:** ![Critical1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-i-want-to-make-a-video-and-use-it-for-a-screensaver-how/460306/7 "2008-08-19T05:03:00Z")
thanks for the links, I couldnt figure out what to search for, got no hits on my tries but its a weird search.