Mixed format media into FCP X and out to DVD

Hello FCP users,
Could someone please advise me on the following.
I want to combine and edit two movies (one of which is only showing a clip on the second screenshot)) with different formats (as shown below) in Final Cut Pro X and after that export the result to DVD, to be watched on a HD TV. (PAL)
I've used MPEG Streamclip to convert both to ProRes 422, 720x576 for import into FCP X, but is that the best option for getting the best results?
Thank you.

Both are codecs FCP X will recognize. Just import them. If your Mac is slow with them, Optimize them with FCP X. When you create your Project, click the Custom button and chose the PAL settings you'd like. Edit away. No reason to make everything the same, but it will releave strain on your iMac. And no reason to use anything but FCP X to Optimize them.

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