Still photos not sharp

Does anybody know why my still images aren't as sharp when I pull them from my media pane to the clip viewer? The quality is excellent in the media pane but they become softened in the finished movie.

Hi suzlews,
Welcome to the forum.
[This|http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=966219] topic has some particularly useful tips on how to achieve better image quality with stills in iMovie.
Regards,
Acros-Krik

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If you are relying on AUTO to get it right I strongly suspect you don't know what you're doing. Low light & possible subject movement requires a proper understanding of photography & the rules relating to getting a great photo. Auto doesn't do that.
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