Non-interlaced Graphics and NTSC output

Question

I have animations created at NTSC D1 720x486, 30fps, non interlaced.
I convert them to 720x480, 29.97 fps and export as Lossless QT via AE.
I then compress them using Compressor 90min preset, drop them into DVDSP and burin a disc.
Encode options:
Field Order: auto
Mode: Two Pass
bit rate 5.0
max 6.0
motion estimation: Best
I get crawl. I tried applying lower field dominance via AE and replacing the clips in DVDSP and it looked worse.
What do I need to do to make non-interlaced animation play smoothly and look on a tv the way it looks now on my desktop?
Is the answer(s) in Compressor? AE? DVDSP?
I tried a search before posting but I didn't find an answer.

Answer 1

I get crawl. I tried applying lower field dominance via
AE and replacing the clips in DVDSP and it looked worse.
Second thing first: unless you are working on a 24p comp in AE, you should be exporting with lower field dominance. In fact, if you work in 24p in AE, you would still pick lower field dominant but then pick a pulldown pattern to apply as well.
So when you say you get "crawl" (i.e. it looks like a moving marquee around borders), then that's a function of using overly-saturated colors in your animations. You won't see the crawl until you view it on a TV. You'll see worse crawl when viewing it via composite or (ick) RF-modulated connections. You won't see it as much, or at all, on S-video or component connections, but anyone else viewing it via composite or RF will still see it.
The only solution is to use AE's Broadcast Safe filter, or run things through Final Cut and use its broadcast safe filters along with its range check view.
The other possibility is that what you're seeing isn't actually crawl. So you might need to describe the problem you're seeing in more detail if that's not the case.