Best export quality iMovie -->FCE

Hi

I have a question regarding the best export options from iMovie or Motion into Final Cut Express.

I am using Final Cut Express for all my DV editing but sometimes I create sequences in iMovie because I like to new themes and I use them in my FCE projects.

If I export the movie as a DV project and then import into FCE the quality is by far not as good as in iMovie.

Therefore my question --> which export option should and settings should I use?

In addition I am using Motion for short sequences and I am importing the Motion file directly into FCE. Here as well the quality is not that good. What should I do here?

Thanks a lot for your feedback
Cheers
LaForge

Texas04 said:

Final Cut Express should allow you to just open your iMovie project file.

Just go file open, and click on your iMovie project. As far as motion goes I am not sure, but DV should be the best quality to export to.. not sure why it wouldn't be.

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Hi,

thanks for your feedback. I will try to open the iMovie file and use it as a sequenz in the other project - that could work.

DV colorspace is 4:1:1 and as a compressed format not the best option. Any other ideas?

Cheers
LaForge