FCE to DVD (Export Settings)

I am now looking to export my movie to iDVD (will include chapter markers)
Movie is filmed in HD 16:9 ratio.
Can anyone give me ideal export settings from FCE?
Thanks,
Doug

File>Export>QuickTime Movie (NOT QT CONVERSION).
Deselect the "Make Movie Self-contained" box and save it.
Then drag the file into iDVD.

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