Exporting Highest Possible Output

I realize this issue is pretty fundamental, but with all the available codecs and possible parameters and with all the reams and reams (bits & bits?) of FCP-related documentation available, I'm not clear where to go. If someone would like to point me to a white paper somewhere I'd be happy to read it.
I'm close to locked on my show. When we are locked I'll need to export a full resolution QT to deliver to a post house for color correction and mastering to final media. My questions is what is the truest possible QT export configuration to deliver the highest quality image? File size is not an issue.
Here are my specifics. My sequence is derived primarily from P2 material shot at HD 960X720 and 24fps. My sequence settings are the same: HD (960x720), (16:9), Editing TimeBase: 23.98. I also sourced a few shots from SD footage.
Do I simply select my final sequence and go to File>Export>QuickTime Conversion>Settings and choose None for Compression Type? If so do I then ignore the Compressor settings since I'm choosing to use no compression? Or do I select Millions of Colors+ and Best for Quality under the Compressor portion of the window?
If I do choose 'None,' 'Millions+' and 'Best' and then go to the 'Size' button, it defaults to Compressor native of 1277 x 718. Is this the appropriate size? I chose to not use any compression so I'm not clear what 'Compressor native' means. My source footage was 960x720, but that's not even available in the pulldown menu.
Or am I tackling this in entirely the wrong fashion?
I've tried to provide as much pertinent info as possible and may have muddied the waters in the process. I also may have left something out. If anyone can help or point me to a link or document that would clear this up for me, I'd appreciate it.
Bonus Questions:
1. Would it be appropriate or pretentious to write 'codices' instead of 'codecs?'
2. How is it that my 960x720 files play as 16x9 when 960x720 really equals 4x3?
Martin

The problem with staying with DVCProHD is that that codec may not be available at the post house.
You don't need millions+ because there aren't any alpha channels.
Might want to consider 8-bit uncompressed, but the files will be huge
But talk first to the post house. If they can CC DVCProHD, stay with it.
Or ask what it prefers.
As to the questions, I believe it's codecs. And the HVX200 does shoot anamorphic.
The files are actually 1280x720. it's a matter of square vs rectangular pixels

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