CraigRyan89 wrote: with highest quality playback selected.

Try a lower quality. The playback device may not support that high a setting.

tedco wrote:At the moment, my computer is playing up and I will most probably have to do a factory reset

You may want to go to Help > Sign out in Premiere Elements before doing that.
Then Help > Sign in after the reset.

Why do you need to reset?
There may be a better solution.

To make the size difference less harsh, I would scale down the larger images a bit and create a color matte or a fixed or motion background on a lower track.

Unfortunately, that feature was removed. You will have to use third party software to author DVDs.

mcontini wrote:(1) Is it best to save all files for a specific project in a dedicated folder just in case?

Yes. It would make it easier to relink the media. Save the project file(s) and all media used in the project.

:meet: several ended up in the Premier default folder C:\user\myname\video directory. I suppose I can move them or simply delete them once the project is done. Is that correct? Will you ever need to open and edit the project file again? Which files are you referring to? If they are the preview files...

You may want to install and activate it soon.
Activation servers for CS4 have been shut down, and it may not be too long before activation servers for CS5 and CS6 are also be shut down.

Wow. Nice.

I wish I had your knack for making something from nothing, Sidd.
Well done.

The timeline pixel dimensions are determined by the first clip placed in the timeline.
What are the exact pixel dimensions of the images?

Hi Buddy!

It's been a while. I'm glad to hear you're back in action.

I guess that's what happens when you drive on-road vehicles off-road.

I don't know if this helps:

To use third-party effects, copy the effect plug‑in into the Premiere Elements/Plug‑ins/[location] folder, and restart the program.

from here:
https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elemen ... asics.html

See here:
https://www.pixelan.com/adobe-premiere- ... lugins.htm

I've been using the free AOMEI:
https://www.aomeitech.com/download.html