Aperture 3 Slideshow- Ken Burns

I want to create a second motion path within a single image when using the Ken Burns effect when using panoramas and high resolution landscape shots. As a work around I duplicated the image-no transition between the two images- Then I tried to make the second movement 'start' position match the previous 'finish' position. This comes close- but there is always a slight 'jump' since the tools are not precise enough. A question, is it possible to copy an image with the Ken Burns effect embedded/attached, duplicate it? Then specify a new finish point in the copy to give the second movement path? This would be great .---Or any other solutions, suggestions? Thanks

Can't do it. You're going to have to do it in Motion or After Effects then import the video clip. Aperture just isn't a motion graphics app, and I don't think anything in iLife will do it either. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
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