How to convert HD 1080 to SD 486 pixel aspect ratio "IN" Shake ?

Hi,
I convert 1920X1080p master to 720X486P in Shake because i like the downscaling algorythm.
But when i put the exported file in Final Cut, it distorts the image to show correct aspect ratio, meaning Shake exported square pixels.
How can i convert 1920X1080p (square pixels) to 720X486p (CCIR601) DV pixel ratio directly IN Shake rather than allowing FCP to "distort" it to show correct image aspect ratio ?
Thanks
Antoine
Message was edited by: Antoine Fabi2

Hi Patrick,
I have found a simple workaround
Here's what i did in Shake:
I import the HD 1920X1080 square pixels clip.
I select HDTV1080 as exporting format in the "Global" tab.
I type 720X360 as export size in the Parameters 1 tab.
Render out...
In FCP, i import and reset the distort control to 0 in the clips motion tab.
ET VOILÀ. Everything has the correct aspect ratio without compensation distortion in FCP
Antoine
Message was edited by: Antoine Fabi2

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