Black bars around my youtube video - 16:9 issue?

final cut 10.0.5
Rookie here, I have created a FCut video using video shot on my Canon Gl-2, and exported it to put it on youtube.
I simply use the Export Media window and choose default setting to go to quicktime.
Problem is that the youtube video has the black bars around the entire video.
How can I export this thing to youtube and get my face full screen?
I know it has something to do with the format 4:3, 16:9, etc. But can't find any settings for this and the Help menu *****.
Here is the youtube video with black bars:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVvMfL-olKM
THANKS, Pros!

The GL-2 shot 4:3. YT displays everything within a 16:9 frame. If you had shot one of the 16:9 resolutions, it would have filled the frame.
If you want to have FCP automatically fill the frame, in the Inspector>Video, choose Fill for Spatial Conform. The image will be zoomed. After you do that, check the framing to see whether it's acceptable.
Many (maybe most) people disagree with this, but I personally prefer the bars because it maintains the integrity of the original framing,
BTW, why are you on 10.0.5? Many serious improvements since.
Russ

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