Ken Burns

I have put together my iMovie of photos using the Ken Burns effect. In watching the movie I would like the photos to stay a second longer once the pan and zoom are done. Is there a way to get the slide to hold a fraction longer.
Thanks.

Hi Curt,
You need to place a still w/no KB for the fraction longer. Or for a 3 point KB effect select clip in TL Copy>Paste>select new>Show Photo Settings>Reverse> do not change start zoom just set the soom level slightly different at (1.0-1.10) the End to allow you to focus on the subject without coming to a complete stop or moving x or y.
HTH
W1

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