PSD files degrade when rendered

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone may be able to help me. I'm using Final Cut Express HD and when i render any PSD file that i've imported the file degrades leaving the image looking awful. Is there anything i can do? I don't mind bringing in the images in a different formate, the reason i am using PSD files is it is the only way i can seem to bring them in without a background?
Thank you
LBTV

A few thoughts:
- you don't need .pdf files to import images without background (i.e. with transparent areas); you can also use TIFF and PNG formats
- the quality degradation usually depends on the sequence settings: DV PAL has much lower resolution than most images shot with the many megapixel cameras
- however to see the real final result (if you use DV-PAL format) you'd better check on an interlaced monitor (e.g. a TV): you can connect it using a firewire link and an analog/digital converter
Piero

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