That depends on what you are delivery to?
Almost ALWAYS, there are better options then DV NTSC codec on your videos.
Even if you bring in DV footage via FW, You can change your sequence settings to what ever codec suits your needs.
Do you have to deliver a DV CODEC clip? Leave it as is.
If you have anything in your sequence besides video, ie: grfx, effects, layering, outside animation, etc.. it’s better to change.
1. bring in DV footage via FW
2. Edit till done.
3. Change Sequence settings to DV50 or 8bit uncompressed.
4. Re- Render, full render the sequence.
5. Export sequence using “Current Settings”, a ref file is fine and saves space if you are not leaving the edit machine with the clip. Other wise make it “Self-Contained”.
6. Drop exported file into your compression program to create your deliver file(s), ie: DVD files, Web Files, ect.
Chris Tompkins
Video Atlanta LLC