Up converting DVCPro50 to HD

Hi everybody,
I was wondering if it is possible to up convert DVCPro 50(720x480) to HD 1080i.Can it be done with compressor?I have and AJA Kona LHe (just installed) I haven't figured it all out yet, can it be used? I have a 20min show that is DVCPRO 50 720x480 Anamorphic and the client want it up converted to HD 1080i for HDCAM. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks
Guy

You can do it with Compressor. Capture it via Firewire, then use the Advanced Conversion option in Compressor. Fiddle with the FRAME settings to get the results you want.
The Kona LHe cannot upconvert, only the Kona 3 can do that (and a few Decklink cards).
Oh, it is an edited show. Then export a self contained file, the use Compressor to upconvert it to...try ProRes, and if you have as fast enough Raid, Uncompressed 10-bit HD. But what I would do if I were you would be to take the self contained export to a post facility with a Kona 3 and an HDCAM deck and let them upconvert on the fly as they output. But, that depends on your situation...I myself send the file to the post house.
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