Output of SD Widescreen Anamorphic File to 960 x 540

I have a client whose source file is a 960 x 540 MP4 "protected" file. DVDs seem to be to their satsfaction, but now they say the uncompressed QuickTime file is lackluster in quality. I believe I outputted to Anamorphic (854 x 480). But should I set to 960 x 540? I am trying to avoid distortion for them since they are planning to make DVDs from the uncompressed QuickTime file. And what QuickTime format would work with iDVD or as a Stand Alone file (Intermediate Codec, etc.?) Any other suggestions? Many Thanks.

Are you and your clients outputing NTSC or PAL DVDs?
If working in NTSC 4:3, the files will be 720x480
If working in NTSC 16:9, the files will be 720x480 Anamorphic.
If working in PAL 4:3, the files will be 720x576
If working in PAL 16:9, the files will be 720x576 Anamorphic
If they are providing source material in non-standard frame sizes, you'll have to figure out how to crop or pad the image to get it to fit into the appropriate ratio.
I would work in ProResLT and use Compressor to do the resizing to DVD dimensions. In compresor, set frame controls to best. It will take a while to crunch it down but the image will look as good as it can.
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What you have there is a mess.
NTSC pixels are never square.
NTSC is 720x486, even when it is Anamorphic.
You shouldn't be using an already letterboxed master to make an Anamorphic version. Get the master that was made before the letterboxing stage.
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