Mov import size

I create technical support movies for a software company and these are always non PAL or NTSC sizes. For example the latest one I'm working on is 980 x 569 and uses captures from iShowU
However, I also need to show windows within this area that have captured footage from a video camera - to show the software working in conjunction with an external hardware device.
Is Final Cut Express capable dealing with this, effectively allowing me to import a project that's 980 x 569 and not letterboxing it down to PAL or NTSC but then allowing me to import an NTSC video part and size it within the 980 x 569 project window?
Many thanks in advance for any help
Leutin

FCE is a fixed resolution app. DV, HDV and _AVCHD on Version 4_.
When stuff hits the Timeline it will be crunched to conform.
You should consider FCPro.
Try your question on that forum.
Al

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