how do they keep zooming into the still pictures while the characters are animated using crossfade type of e ffect. Did they seperate the character and the background picture in seperate layers?

Part of that is called the kens burn effect

Why don't you give it a try and post your results here?

Oh yes, I'd love to see what Tebop can produce.

Pinky - you left the lens cap of your mind on again.