Freeze-frame in iDVD

I'm creating a slide-show in iDVD. 2 questions: 1) Can I freeze-frame one of the slides so an extended audio track can play behind the still image? And 2)Can I designate different transitions within the slide show, i.e., the 1st slide "twirl", the next 20 "dissolve", the last slide "fade"?
Thanks.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
You can do both of these things if you create your slideshow in iPhoto. You will be able to set the duration of each photo so that one can play as long as needed. Also, transitions, can be varied as well. In iPhoto, while working on the slideshow, click on "Adjust"; this will open a window in which you can individualize the duration and transition for each photo. When you have things the way you want, export the slideshow to iDVD for completion of the project.
I hope this helps.

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Ach... I found a solution thanks to previous posts which came to light after I'd posted what was obviously a question that had been asked before.

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(PS - Tom, I think Denise is a female name).

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