What's the best encoding format to export iMovie files?

So far I experted various compressions starting from H.264 and NTSC HD, although the result ends up in lots of 'noise' in the final file (which I don't have on the original clips). Any suggestions to get the absolutelly best quality from an iMovie file to a QT file or similar?

Best is the default SHARE/EXPORT MOVIE which will be an h.264 file.
By tinkering with the QuickTime Settings, you may be able to get a smaller file, but it is unlikely that you will improve on the quality.

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