Best Settings to Save and Export from Final Cut to YouTube HD
File > Export > Using Quick TIme Conversion
Format: QuickTime Movie > Press Options...
Under Video:
Settings:
Compression Type: H.264
Key Frames: Automatic
Frame Reordering: Off
Data Range: Automatic
Under Size:
1280 x 720 HD
Preserve Aspect Ratio using Letterbox (if required)
Under Sound
Format: AAC
Channels: Stereo
Rate: 48.000
MPEG-4 AAC Encoder Settings:
Encoding Strategy: Constant Bit Rate
Target BitRate: 128 kbps
Finally: Prepare for Internet Streaming is ON