Transferring gif and jpeg files to FCP

I was wondering why even though I have really high resolution files, pics, etc, when imported to fcp the files look pixelated and low quality. Ideas?

Several reasons including Not rendered ( full or preview ) or not viewing on an external broadcast monitor, instead your laptop screen. add a drop shadow to it and it'll pop. Gif are usually a lower rez to begin with, stick with jpegs or psd files.
HTH
Larry
editing on FCP since version 1.1

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