FCP compression too big

In FCP I exported a 80-minute sequence but using the Quick Time Movie selection and ended up with a 17.8GB .mov file. This is too big for iDVD.
My compressor does not work in FCP.
I must burn this disc. So if I am exporting a "Quick Time Conversion", Format QT Movie and under options, Video Settings, what do I choose? It defaults to H.264. There are lots of choices and I have no idea which one to select.
I really need help. This is the largest file I have ever made in five years. This first one that won't fit on a disc.
And my client wants the finished product!

At 80 minutes, it should fit on a single-layer DVD if you use the Pro or Best Quality settings in iDVD's Preferences. You may wish to search this forum and the FCP forum for the best export settings when the destination is iDVD.
DVD Studio Pro has a number of additional capabilities that can take advantage of FCP's power.
John

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