Compressor changed my pixel ratio

So I'm trying to compress a QT movie I made in Motion using H.264. The result compressor gave me looked pretty good but it changed my dimensions from 720x480 to 320x240, which is not the same ratio. It's crunched my circular graphics into ovals and gave me those black bars on the sides. I've gotta get my original ratio back.
Secondly, how can I raise my data rate in compressor under the H.264 preset? I couldn't find any options for that.
Many Thanks,
Jagr

The result compressor gave me looked pretty good but it changed my dimensions from 720x480 to 320x240,
Compressor inspector window>geometry tab>frame size>popdown menu>720x480.
how can I raise my data rate in compressor under the H.264 preset?
Compressor inspector window>Encoder tab>click settings button right next to video> a window pops up>Check out the data rate settings on the top right corner of the window> Select *restrict to* and enter whatever value you may want to try (Try values under 2000 kbits/sec or higher> do some tests).
Testing is essential part of your work.
G.
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