Importing Time Lapse into Premiere CS4

Yes, I am new & Yes I have trawled through TFM and FAQs and am lost in info overload!
I need advice on setting up Premiere ready to import the sequence and once the movie is ready, the best export settings for uploading to Vimeo
I have made several time lapse (TL) sequences using a Canon 20D SLR (I also have a 5D2 but reluctant to use it for TL because of image/file size)
The 20D at the smallest setting give me an image size 1728 x 1152 and file size approx 950Kb per image. The average quantity of images per T/L sequence is 1400 images (frames)
I can import them as a sequence and run them as a movie but need to 'Scale as'.
Q1: Is this OK to import large images or should I resize them in Photoshop first? I don't want to go through that procedure if I can avoid it.
Q2: Can someone give/advise me of a Premiere 'Setup profile' to accomodate importing from a still camera sequence. I am confused by all the various options offered. I only want to view on a monitor.
Q3: According to Vimeo FAQ, they recommend H.264/AAC codec (MP4). What do other Vimeo users export as?
Q4: If I have setup Premiere 'Capture mode' (only 2 choises: DV& HDV) initially to DV and export the file as 640 x 480, Can I re export the same project as 1280x720?
Many thanks.

Thanks for your reply
Through trial and error I discovered the answer to the resizing before I read your reply. Had I still been struggling and in doubt, your efforts would have given me the answer I needed.
In fact I have set up a couple of batch resizes in PS with some post work (A sniff of smart sharpen) before saving to a 'resized' folder.
I haven't read your article as yet - just a quick scan - It looks very useful and I look forward to giving it the time it deserves. Thanks for your efforts.

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