Third party encoding for use with iDVD?

Hello All,
I have been doing a little bit of research on this, but I think I need some answers from more experienced users.
Are there any third party apps that do a better quality job of encoding video for use with iDVD? I edit my videos in Final Cut Express and then I import to iDVD and while the quality is OK I wonder if I can get it to look better ( I use SD footage and I encode in Professional Quality).
Has anyone here used a third party app that does a better job? (faster and/or better image quality)
Thanks for your help.
Mike

Mike - Be sure and double-check over in the FCE forum to make sure you're using the best settings to make the jump from FCE to iDVD.
The Pro algorithm is supposed to be iDVD's best setting (for all production lengths), if you have a shorter production (under 60 min), try using Best Performance and see if that gives you anything better.
John

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