Proper codec to retain Alpha for lower thirds etc..??

From Motion, I've been trying to create a QT version of my motion graphics with Alpha to retain transperancy. But it always merges with black background. I verify by trying to lay it back over a still, and of course it goes black. I've tried Export using Batch Compressor, with Animation ...Graphics etc.
I've tried Export using Quicktime Conversions, I've tried everything... Help!!! thanks

Either bring the Motion project directly into FCP and use it like a quicktime, or use Animation codec with Millions+ as the color setting ("+" is the alpha channel).
Patrick

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