Changing HD 1440 X 1080 video into NTSC

Hi,
I took most of my video in HD 1440 X 1080 and am finding it too slow to render. I want to complete my project soon. Is it possible to easily change the 1440 X 1080 video int NTSC so that the project won't take so long?
Thanks,
Andy

what Tom is telling you:
your source is HDV/29.97fps.
set your FCE project to that format.
if the project or squence is set correctly, no rendering, no hickups..
when the sequence has any other setting, FCE renders everytime you change/edit anything..
why would you downscale to NTSC?.. you lose tons of quality..

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