adding still pics when editing video

[kph]

hi! im new to this. Im editing my daughter's birthday video using studio 7, now i want to add in some still pics taken from my dig cam (they're range from 1.7mb to 2.1mb). my question is do i have to resize the image or keep the way they are, what is the best size/resolution should they be before i import them in studio 7? and what format should they be used? these pics are perfect when viewing on tv using a/v cable with my camara(jpeg). I have tried to use the search funtion but i cant find any topic close to my needs. any help would be appreciated. btw, im trying to make VCD. thanks.

[kitty]

I have added stills to my Studio 7 projects in the past - works well and Studio should resize to what it wants. The resolution will be shrunk to VCD resolution 352x240 (NTSC US) on output. Try it & see if you like the quality.

You'll want to think of an audio track to add unless you like pictures with no sound. The kewl transitions in Studio 7 give you lots of options.

For a sample of still pictures to VCD, go the site below and go down the page to VCD Intro.

[kph]

thanks kitty, that helps alot. i will try that.

[Cooly-O]

The resolution will be shrunk to VCD resolution 352x240 (NTSC US) on output.

Try 704X480 for better resolution. If VCD is an option in your software I wouldn't think you we need to resize (wouldn't the software do what's necessary??). If not, I'd use the compliant VCD resolution of 704x480.

http://www.vcdhelp.com/vcd.htm
NTSC - Extra:
Menus and chapters
Still pictures in 704x480,352x240