Using HDV clips from Final Cut in a 4:3 iMovie Timeline

I'm trying to use HDV clips in a standard def, 4:3 iMovie file. I export them as full quality QT clips out of my FCP timeline - to the desktop - then when I drag them into my iMovie file - they squish instead of letterboxing. I've tried everything but can't get it to work. Some clips import with the letterbox and others import anamorphic style. Very strange.
It looks like iMovie likes the .dv file extension - but I can't get that with the QT clips I make in FCP - when I use DVStream as an export the quality goes way down. I also tried converting them in Quicktime - but that isn't working. Any ideas?
Again - just trying to keep my 16:9 clips in 16:9 and not squishing them to be 4:3. I'd be happy getting my QT clips from FCP to be .dv files even.....
Thanks

It looks like iMovie likes the .dv file extension
Yes, a correctly 4:3 or 16:9 flagged .dv imports best and most predictably to iMovie
when I use DVStream as an export the quality goes way down.
Of course there is downscaling when converting HD to plain lower res DV. Also remember that QT Player by default shows low-res preview of .dv -- you have to turn on HQ display to see all quality.

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