96 would be better. I often use 300dpi, but I have not tested the results in PowerDirector when compared to 72 or 96. __________________________________
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I created a background 1280x720pix. what resolution gives the best quality without being pixelated...72dpi or 96dpi or greater?
JimM

Sorry, James, maybe I didn't understand your question, but... "Dpi" has nothing to do with ABSOLUTE size of picture. You have 1280x720pix, and that is it! If you want to calculate PHYSICAL size of picture (in cm or inches), for printing, for example, you have to worry about "dpi". Smaller "dpi" = bigger picture = lower quality. And vice-versa.

Hi Branislv(sp),
Thanks for the reply and I apologize if I got the name wrong.
I think I have it sorted out...I am trying to get a grasp of video stuff..I am used to working with graphic images for computer monitors, prints etc. and have come to the conclusion that TV LCD etc are different.
What I have done is exported the 'problem' image and imported to PhotoPaint X3 and created an movie file saving as AVI and importing the avi file into Director 8 Deluxe which has given me a very good quality ( in my preview). I will burn to DVD RW and view the Video on my player and see for sure.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
JimM Intel i7-2600@3.4Gz Geforce 560ti-1GB Graphic accelerator, windows 7 Premium 12GB memory

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Print is recommended at 300dpi. Computer monitors display at 72 or 96, so anything larger is unnecessary. I find it easier to work with 300dpi and then downscale to the intended medium. If you photos are already in 72 then don't worry about it. You should be Ok. __________________________________
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