Topic: Video for web question... (not how do i do it)

So I'm going to be building an online news network for an association of churches and it's been tossed around that we should be sticking to a 16:9 widescreen format as compared to 4:3. I've read sites that say shoot 4:3 and crop to widescreen. I've done a couple but when I upload to youtube and other video sites, it just comes out 4:3 with letterboxing.

I am about to launch the first draft of this thing in about a month so I'd like to commit to whatever format I choose for it. And if so, what's the best workflow in FCP to do that. I messed around with a bunch of settings in compressor but came out with stretched video, low quality renders, etc.

thanks!

Excuse my ignorance but what is "FCP"?

http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/

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Now I see through MAC eyes. Can't help you there then sorry RR. Is it really necessary to limit yourself to one format? I speak out of ignorance so please be gentle
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YouTube is coded by idiots, didn't you know?

I think vimeo and some other sites are all over widescreen.