Convert from ntsc to pal, how to get best results?

Hi there.
I have some footage shot on NTSC that I need to convert to PAL with best possible results to be included in a documentary for tv. I undersatnd that it is possible just to select the material in a sequence, change the sequence settings and render. But is there a more satisfactory way to do it resulting in image quality.
Any insights much appreciated!
Thanks,
-Tom

Use Compressor's "Advanced format conversions" instead. i.e., edit in NTSC, then export your NTSC sequence using compressor from FCP.... choose PAL as the format.
Jerry

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