Hi. Im a freelancer. I do Production, Post, Graphic Designs, Corporate & Training.
I have been in the TV/Media industry for 3 years now. Its best if we meet up and discuss what exactly you want and if you really want to do this. Or the best question "What's your budget?".
This can cost around $80-$180. Depending how well you deliver the end product. Meaning dvd presentation cover, dvd menu, songs for event presentations. But if your client/friend wants just a simple .mov, .avi, .mpg4 file with a song and burning it onto cd-r, that one is just around $40-$80 will do. But if your friend.. is a close buddy or best friend.. mite as well do it for him/her for free.. Never charge your buddies. Thats my take. Hakz!
actually to do a very simple photo montage. the easiest tool to use is called Proshow. search for google. I think a lot of ppl use this software to produce photo montage for their customers.