Workflow for finishing DV project (G-nicer filter)

Hi,
Was wondering on the proper (i.e. smartest) workflow for finishing a DV project. Am I totally wrong in using these steps:
1.) Change sequence settings from DV to an uncompressed format (8bit uncompressed?).
2.) Put the chroma smooting filter (Nattress´ G-nicer seems to be the best for this purpose) as the very first filter onto all clips.
3.) Colour correct so that each scene is uniform
4.) Apply (if needed) film-effects filters (again Nattress´ film filter).
Thanks for any input & advice.
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But wouldn´t it make more sense applying the chroma soften before the colour correction?
BTW, I read an interesting post on Shane´s blog, suggesting to not convert the project into uncompressed before the very end of post. That way one enjoys more real-time effects.
So, do you agree that this would make an o.k. workflow:
1.) Apply Nattress´ G-nicer 1.1 onto all clips
2.) Colour correct so that each scene is uniform
3.) Apply Nattress´ film filter
4.) Change sequence settings from DV to an uncompressed format (8bit uncompressed?)
Would you recommend colour correcting after the film-filter or before?
Again, thanks for your very helpful input.

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