[Paul Jay]

The most important question. What kind of Sequence settings we’re talking about here?

[Paul Jay]

DVD

Create self contained quicktime movie.
Import in Compressor
Choose DVD preset
Edit the preset with Frame controls -> Resize filter to best.
This wil create a good looking SD DVD from a HD source
Burn in DVD Studio Pro

Bluray

Get a blu-ray burner. Internal or External
Use Adobe Encore or Compressor to Burn BluRay

[Paul Jay]

Create a 1280×720 H264 movie for youtube. Also again with Frame Controls resize filter.
Please add the ‘SOLUTION’ mark to my last comment so people can see it solved your problem.

Good luck!!

[Paul Jay]

You also have to realize that DVD is a SD format.
Watching this on a HD monitor will always look less.

But the frame controls resize filter will give you the best result in Standard def DVD for sure.

[Paul Jay]

No really sure. I just know it looks great without it!! 😛
But serious. I believe it has to do with de-interlacing, so you don’t really need it when just using the Resize filter.

[Paul Jay]

Export quicktime movie with current settings ( HD )
Import in Compressor
Choose DVD best quality preset.
Edit preset with Inspector
Turn on Frame Controls ( deselect adaptive details)
Resize Filter BEST
Save preset for next time
Submit

result GOOD LOOKING SD DVD from HD source.

[Paul Jay]

Or Blackmagic PAL/NTSC ProRes

[Paul Jay]

Choose proper input in Decklink System preferences. Input component.

in FCP choose Easy setup ->Blackmagic DV50 or 8bit.

New project

Capture

That should be it. Easy setup is your friend.

[Paul Jay]

Change still duration in the preferences.
All stills you import AFTER will have that default length.

[Paul Jay]

Set Sequence settings field dominance to NONE.
And deinterlace your footage.

Or edit interlaced and deinterlace on output.