Exporting HD to DVD SD

So I recently found out that the max resolution/size to burn to a DVD (SD) was 720x480
What is the best method for me with converting from 108060i?
I mean do I just finish my project in FCP and export as a quicktime movie with custom settings at 720x480? doesnt that ruin the resolution?

Hey,
So I just went through this whole thing.
You can check out my crunches on YouTube my channel is OneManBandSeattle.
This is what i did and I love the way they look - works for DVDs as well. Same thing 1080i
There may be a faster way but this end result is worth it for me . . and I tried many ways.
I made a reference only FCP/QT movie file (don't click self contained movie)- all current settings
Then I took that into Compressor
You drag Movie file in and then select format conversion and drag up next to movie file
I used - under advanced format conversions - high definition - HDV 720p30
then in the inspector there is a row of square picture icons
first one just info
second one with this format - nothing to do
third - frame controls - click on little star icon - lights up controls - turn frame controls on - resize filter leave on better - deinterlace make better - un click adaptive details - rate conversion better
all others stay hit submit -
faster if coming off one drive going to another
THEN
delete old info out of compressor
take that new 720p file and drag into compressor and this time use - dvd best quality - what ever length you need
i do frame controls again - same thing all better -
now for some reason all my QT stuff gets brighter during this process - heard something about a 10% thing and QT . . so under filters click brightness and contrast - then i click down like -7 to -8
I did one too much and you can see it - her face is too dark that was a -10
then submit that -
then I drag those files into DVD pro and make a dvd
if you want to post on line instead of the dvd best quality crunc - i do the mp4 @ 720 and they look great on line.
Might be a faster way with same results - but for me making SD stuff or online posts has always been a huge disappointment in quality until now . . so??
Hope it helps

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