Best workflow for going from Final Cut 1080i60 sequence to 720  X 480

Hi:
We have edited HD footage and SD footage into a nice piece and now have to burn a DVD in 720 X 480 or 486... so what is the best plan to make a pristine DVD copy of our sequence without having to change the aspect ratio, or squeeze down images, etc... (using compressor or quicktime compression to dvd studio pro.)
Please inform--I am open to any guidance.
thanks,
yvette

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