What's the best bext export method

Hello,
I've just finished editing my feature film and I'm now ready to export with DVD as the final output. My footage was shot at 1080i and downconverted to SD during transfer. What I want to know, is what is the best method to export? Should I just export the file as a Quicktime file and if so what codec is recommended for best quality. Or should I export using compressor and then send the files to DVDSP. I just don't want to waste a lot of disk space on trial and error in achieving the best results. Thaks in advace.
Tazz1

Hi Tazz,
yes encode video as an MPEG 2 and keep C and VBR bit rates between 4 and 7.
and make sure to encode sound as ac3 (dolby digital professional sound, click on the + button on the top right corner of settings tab to select it ).
The info and guidance you need if you wondered about this or the other setting
in the inspector tab can be found in the manual, which is short and easy to use.
alternatevely for quick and easy steps to encode with Compressor click on the
link below and select Compresso3 tutorials.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/tutorials/
Best,
G

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