Why not cut in the 1440×1060 size. Drag the clip to the time line and Final Cut will ask if you want your time line to be that size. When you are done you can burn it to a DVD and author the DVD so it ads back on the top and bottom of the clip when it plays it on a non-16×9 TV. If your going to broadcast tape the AJA card can add the black to the top and bottom as well. I’m a fan of 16×9. In a way it is a matter of taste I guess. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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