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I am doing a project that requires photo duration of longer than 60 seconds in some of the "photos". (Actually, Powerpoint slides converted to png.) I am doing narration and loops in GB with some of the regions longer than 60 secs., exporting to ITunes and then to IMovie. My audio is longer than my video. Is there are method of extending beyond 60 secs.?
Thank you.

Karstens,
Got correct file and moved to trash. It was in my Home/library. You were right as IMovie durations are now unfrozen. Also, I upgraded from ILife '08 to '09 as it allows me to set slide durations up to 10 minutes. Duplicating and multiple copies of a slide were not realistic for me, as some may be several minutes long.
Thank you again for your help.
B.T.W. Munich is a beautiful city.
Howard (Forget alias.)

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