Exporting / Importing into DVD Studio Pro from Final Cut Pro

Hi All,
I am am exporting footage from FCP HD and importing it into DVDSP, the final DVD will be set to 16:9. So what do I export my files from FCP as? Someone told me that I don't export it at 16:9, I export it so it's squashed and then DVD SP does it's thing to it...
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Tom

Hi Tom,
When I do this I work in FCP using a 16:9 format setting then export using Compressor. In Compressor I choose a best quality option and make sure the 16:9 setting is enabled in the settign dialog box (in the Batch window next to Source Media - just double click on setting).
In DVDSP you simply ensure the project is in PAL or NTSC and 16:9 format.
This takes care of the whole thing with the finished article paying back fine on 16:9 monitors.
Best of luck
Michael

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