Workflow for jpeg's to FCP

I am working in Photo Shop Elements 6 and FCS 3.  I have jpeg picture files (2048 x 1536) that I need to convert for use in a DVD project being authored in Final Cut Pro 7.  The FCP timeline sequence is 720 x480 DV/DVC-Pro -NT.  What is the workflow for preparing stills for use in Final Cut DVD? 
Thanks for the help
Kent

Change the image size in Image settings and create batch action to do same steps  in all images.

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