Processing my 7d footage in FCP

Hello Everyone,
I have scanned the web looking for these tips i thought wouldn't be hard to find. Basically I would like to know how to optimize my 7d footage (both 24p and 60fps).
I have discovered the Mpeg stream clip work flow of converting to Apple Prores. But then once I am in FCP, what are some tips I can use to keep the crisp look that comes off the 7d? What about exporting? Is there anythign I can do to optimize quality in exporting say for the web?
Any advice would be helpful
thanks
Johnny

to answer some questions..
so i control clicked and yes the footage is still stuttering in quicktime.
i use a tripod when i shoot....so when i say stutter it is like this flickering in the video. if that makes sense.
yes i am using final cut pro now too. and a mac pro to edit on too.
sequence properties
vid rate 29.97 pfs
framesize 1440x1080
compressor apple pro res 422
data rate 15.1 mb/sec
pixel aspect 1440x 1080
oh also i am logging and transferring my footage in.
i hope this helps to figure out some answers!
thanks guys.

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