Backup of slideshow

How do I backup a slideshow to DVD in full format? I have created a slide show using photos from a Canon Rebel XT camera for which the format is 2304x3456 pixels, but Export only allows movies to be made at 640x480 maximum resolution, and iDVD is not much different. I could simply write all the albums with the photos I used in the slide show to a jpeg file but that loses the Ken Burns effect I have set up for some of the slides (not all) and the settings for duration, which are not all the same.
Blyth

Blyth
You're exactly right, sorry, I assumed you meant to use iDVD and I shouldn't have.
If you want to back up this slideshow you're options are two:
1. Export it as a movie of some sort - there is no way to export a Slideshow. Again I suggest you investigate those apps mentioned above for a better range of export options.
2. Copy the iPhoto Library Folder - though can delete any pics not in the slideshow. But this way the Slideshow will only be playable on a Mac with v7 of iPhoto installed
Regards
TD

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Don't you hate it when that happens?
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