How do I resize a still image (PNG) file in iMovie09?

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How do I resize a still image (PNG) file in iMovie09?

I want to insert a still image, (in this case a PNG file with a transparent background), so that it 'floats' on a section of the movie. What I have tried so far is dragging the PNG file on to the movie and selecting 'picture in picture'. My question is, why can I not change the size of the crop window around the still image?

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Posted on Nov 16, 2010 12:08 PM

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Nov 16, 2010 12:17 PM in response to HD2600 Hater

OK, I need to clarify something: when I click on the blue tab in the bottom left of the clip to bring up the 'Clip Adjustments' 'Video Adjustments' and 'Cropping/Ken Burns/Rotation' menu I try selecting either 'Fit' which places the image in the middle of the video frame but with a black background, or I click on 'Crop', but the Crop frame only goes to a certain maximum size, cutting off the top and bottom of the PNG but with the background transparent.
Is it possible to place the entire PNG in the middle of the video frame with the transparent background preserved?

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Nov 16, 2010 2:50 PM in response to HD2600 Hater

For best results, you need to make the PNG in the same aspect ratio of your project. (1920x1080 for example). The PIP box will be in this aspect ratio as well. When you do, you can resize the PIP box as much as you need.

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Nov 17, 2010 12:24 AM in response to HD2600 Hater

Thanks AppleMan, I actually figured it out about 10 minutes after my first post.

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