NTSC 5:4 to PAL 16:9

Hello.
I have NTSC and PAL clips in the same sequence. In the final project I would like it to be PAL 16:9.
So the question is simple. Is there a way to convert those NTSC 5:4 clips to PAL 16:9 ? I use FCE.
Thanks

Use third party standards conversion software from Graeme Nattress. Convert it before editing it in FCE.

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