Convert my 1080 video to 720 while in FCPX

I inadvertently recorded 4 one hour lecture videos in 1080p instead of 720p. 1080 really slows down my 2008 iMac.
Can I have FCPX change it to 720 before making the master file?
The videos will be distributed via YouTube or on DVDs.

What version are you using? You don't see this
You don't see a button for Modify Settings?
BTW, DVD is standard definition only so the 1080 size doesn't matter as it's going to get crushed to 480. If you upload to YouTube using FCP you will have the option to select at 720p output.

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First of all, when using shorthand to refer to frame sizes, refer to the vertical resolution instead of the horizontal. When you say 720, I think 1280x720, not 720x480.
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If you actually meant 25, then you are going to have to slow down the 29.97 considerably. It might be better to interpret the 50 to 25 and add the 29.97 as I said above.
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that is Canon's
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