Ken burns effect & photo size

when using the ken burns effect---I'm customizing the start & end settings for each photo/slide.....some of the photos/slides I'm not able to actually "zoom out" show that the entire photo fits into the screen......It seems that...if I have the "Image Size Slide" located in the bottom right corner of the screen....pulled/slide as far left (zooming out as far as it will let me)....that the entire photo should be displayed......I appreciate any insight & help..
thanks

Welcome to the Apple Discussions. When you set the end or start point where you want the full image to show be sure to move the slider at the bottom to the far left. I noticed it usually defaults to slightly less than full screen.

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