I have a box of pre 1950 photos, that I want to place on DVD with music and send to the family for Xmas.
Indulge me.

#1 Should I use Windows Movie Maker or is there a better program for this task?
#2 Should the photos be scanned in, or, re-shot using a digital camera?
#3 I will be using mostly WWII era shots, other than the choice of music, is there a way to 'tie' in wartime theme so that it doesn't look like a bunch of random shots of family members?
(Cheerful thought for Christmas, eh).

Thanks to you good people!! Any advice to a Luddite will help!

Also, there is a pretty cool product that Costco has that automates putting pictures into a DVD. I've made several for family events and it's one of those things that people can't stop asking about (it isn't bad to let them think I made it is it - j/k) The link included on this post will take you to the site. It says it is for Costco members, but I've purchased without an active membership (and still received the "members only" discount).