PE 9 Slide Show Troubles

[Auggie_Dog]

I'm new hear so I hope I am asking the right question. I am trying to make a historical documentary using old and new photos along with video. However my photos (old and new) look terrible when I push play. I have resized them all to 1000X750 and have tried saving them in different formats (jpeg, TIFF, etc) but nothing helps. When the picture is paused they look great but as soon as I push play they change and look horrible. I am perplexed. I have 8GB of RAM so I know thats not the problem. Anyone be able to help me?

[John 'twosheds' McDonald]

Is there a red line above the video track that the photos are on? If so, press the 'Enter' key and the timeline will render. Has that improved playback?

[momoffduty]

Welcome to Muvipix Auggie Dog! Render as John suggested should work. I would add that I mainly use psd files in slideshows. Had a problem with TIFFs now and again. I am also putting together a family history project with photos & video. Would love to hear how you are presenting the material. I'm a little overwhelmed with all of the material.