Mixing 1280 X 720 quicktime files with 720 X 480

I have a question about the best way to mix footage of different resolutions in Final Cut Pro HD? I am working in Tiger 10.4.5 and I will only need to output to standard 720 X 480. I'd like to get all of my material into a consistent size before editing the film. Most of the HD footage is already captured to a Lacie Drive. What's the best way to downconvert this footage?
Thanks for any advice, cj
PowerMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5) Final Cut Pro HD

Export with QT Pro to your current format. So from HD to DV/NTSC.
Same to lose all that resolution.
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right click on the link to save to desktop, the file
I thought used quicktime player becomes an itunes
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