Editing with proxy media

Does editing with proxy media files affect the video quality once its time to export project?
I shoot 1080P HD video, import both optimized and proxy media files. When its time to export the project or share to yutube the video comes out grainy and dull. I color correct during the edit process. I don't use compressor because I don't create dvd's.
This is a bit frustrating. Any comments or suggestions?

John Lyons wrote:
Even if I checked optimize and proxy video at the same time?
Do I lose the color corrections I did when I go back to optimized?
You don't lose anything. Edit in proxy mode, then before exporting go to preferences->playback and select Original/Optimized media. FCP X will keep all your edits, but will then use the high quality media so that you export your work in full glory.
If you choose this workflow, you really do not need to create optimized media.
I don't see any point in creating both proxy and optimized versions of your media. Either edit in proxy (if your mac or drive is relatively slow, or if you use multicam with several angles) - and then you don't need optimized - or edit in optimized and you don't need proxy.

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