IDVD or iMovie?

Having semi-successfully created my first (and now 2nd) iDVD slideshow by exporting show from iPhoto to iDVD I am wondering, just out of interest sake, why would one use iMovie over iDVD. In other words what benefits or capacities does iMovie have that isn't available in iDVD?
As an aside, I say semi-successfully as the 'page turn' transition I used for some of the slideshow created in iPhoto did not transfer into iDVD.
Aquarius 55
Machine Name:iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)
Machine Name:iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

The reason I use imovie over directly to iDVD is for the transitions, titles and audio capabiities.
There are also video effects available to use.
You will just need to try using imovie just to experiment.
Sue

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