16:9 DV to HD transfer

I'm asking for any input regarding my transfer path of a documentary that I'm producing ... here it goes --

1. Acquiring on 16:9 DV and Beta SP

2. AVID edit letterbox (vertical squeeze effect to un-anamorphic the footage) for 4:3 Master (letterboxed)for present day use

3. AVID edit Anamorphic (squeezed) Master without vertical squeeze for upgrade to HDTV (future/now use)

4. Take Anamorphic master to post house for line-doubling and HD transfer

That's it -- does it make sense ??

Please let me know what you think because I'm still flexible with my budget cause I'm still early in Pre/ production stage and manipulate my budget - With the HD transfer/line quadrupling/doubling if the cherry grant/underwrite ever comes.

I'm concerned about the mastering of the anamorphic video. What should I master to ?? Digi-Beta ? D2? Depends on Post/HD house ??

Are there steps that I'm missing ??

Thanks -- Jay

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