Convert 1080i/60, 29.97 fps to 1080i/50

I need to convert a number of 50 minute programs from DVCROHD 1080i/60 to DVCPROHD 1080i/50. I tried using compressor, but get jerky motion and I lost one of 4 tracks when I made the conversion. track was there, but no audio on track.
Any suggestions?
thx..jw

There are a couple of things you'll need to look out for. First, you have to use frame controls. Click on the button and then click that gear next to 'Frame Controls'. Turn 'Frame Controls' on. For 'Output Fields' if you leave it 'Same as source', compressor is going to set the field dominance to be whatever it thinks your source field dominance is. So, if you're using that option, make sure it is (source field dominance) is right. If it's not, set to 'Top First' or 'Bottom First' whichever is right. Next jump down to 'Rate Conversion'. Set this to 'Good' or 'Better' do not use 'Best' as it's ridiculously slow and, in my opinion, not much better than 'Better. This transcodes will take much longer because of the use of frame controls. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

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