Need to set my own frame rate preset

Where in Final Cut Express can I type in my own frame rate preset? I'm importing YouTube video at 640x480.
Message was edited by: rsherid

I scrapped Express and installed Final Cut Pro HD. I set the frame rate sequence preset at 640x480 (i.e., the frame rate of all my imported video) and it's still forcing me to render it. Could someone kindly walk me through the setup (Easy Setup, Audio/Video settings, etc.) so I don't have to keep rendering 640x480 video? It'd be greatly appreciated.

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