Yes, making slideshows is a thankless task. Some turn out really well, but only then with hours of effort.

The thing is that optimally, it would take about 15 minutes to work out a great 5 minute slideshow. Between the inefficiencies in Soundslides (the program Gargoyle students use), the troubles one can encounter in recording, and the painstakingly slow photo sifting process, this procedure is stretched out far longer than it has to be.

And that's the real shame.