Trouble using Finder window to look at image/movie files

I know I'm doing something wrong...
I'm using the Finder to look at image and movie files
If the files sit in a folder that is a few layers deep, then it's really frustrating to look at
The space for the icons are all small
I have to maxmise just to look at properly
It's super frustrating
Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks
Omar

Hey Omar,
I was able to find a couple of tips that should make your Finder experience better. First off, I'd check out the following article that goes over the different viewing options in Finder:
OS X Lion: Choose options for viewing items in Finder windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH3919
If you're having trouble seeing the details of the icon because they're too small, choose View > Show View Options, and then try adjusting the sliders for "icon size." You might also want to try using the Cover Flow view option. With it you can easily see live previews of images, documents and movies, and can thumb through them quickly.
I'd also look over the general Finder article that goes over some tips for usage:
Mac Basics: The Finder
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2470
Cheers,
David

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