Changing Front Row settings

Does anyone know if it is possible to change the dissolve settings for slide changes in Front Row, similar to what you can in iPhoto?
It seems odd that you have to watch 'moving' still pictures if you don't wish to!

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Yes, it's possible to change the general settings. Open iPhoto and select the entire library. Press the "play" button and configure the slideshow settings there. Where the "play" button appears depends on which version of iPhoto you're using. These settings will stick if you choose a roll or event through the "Photos" section inside the "Photos" module of Front Row. If you've created individual albums, the albums will have to be configured individually with the same settings.
-Doug

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