How to convert Pal HDV to NTSC

Hello,
I am finishing up a 100 minute project which was shot on HDV 50i (pal). Has anyone have a suggestion to what is the best way (somewhat inexpensive) to convert it to NTSC? I've heard of Nattress Standards Conversion filters, but I don't believe it works with HDV. Or is it possible to do it within the FCP studio - somehow convert it to NTSC DVD Pro -- How? Always appreciate the Discussions. Thanks,
Romanz

Yes, you can do that. I do need to be able to email you though so you can get updates and help and stuff though. Let me try again.
And I can email the filters to your mac too, again, if we can get the email working. I'm guessing your email service is blocking my email or something, or it's getting caught in a spam trap. I've just sent another from my .mac account to see if that works.
Graeme

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