Export / Recording confusion

Hello
AIM : I have two separate Keynote presentations, each with automatic transitions and a music soundtrack. I want to create a DVD so a person can choose which one they want to watch.
METHOD : I thought the best method was to export the Keynote presentations to QuickTime movies, then use iDVD to make the DVD.
PROBLEM : When I export the presentation the automatic transitions don't work. I have tried different settings but all that happens is that the sound track plays through with the first slide showing. I did not export with Manual transitions selected.
I tried using the Recording function but then I am confused about what Audio to choose on Export.
I have read the manual and it appears that the Recording function is for narration, not for recording the transitions - the transitions just went through automatically during the Recording but the sound is terrible because the sound track re-recorded.
I know I am probably missing something basic but I would appreciate any pointers that result in a DVD with two movies on it and all the transitions and sound tracks.
Many thanks in advance
Deb

Forget this question.
I have exported them all from Keynote as pngs and imported them into iMovie as stills and have much more control and it will be much better.
Deb

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