'Film-like' frame rate

[Tallacus]

while im a complete newb at filming i would go ahead and interlace it on the camera and then add the motion blur and lower the frame rate to 24 fps, alter the light in AE, sorry just a suggestion like i said, im a newbie

[Rapier]

The main difference in the film look when it comes to frame rate and shutter speed is that the shutter speed for film is usually 1/48 of a second and video is usually 1/60 of a second, with film having a fame rate of 24 fps and video 29.97 fps. So by simply lowering you shutter speed you will begin to get the smooth flow of film "feel" and loose some of the "stuttering" of video. Film is also 24 fps, and you can convert from 29.97 of video to that in After Effects easily. Another important thing to consider is the Aperture settings, and specifically Depth of Field. Video has a VERY deep depth of field, so most things in video are usually in similar focus. Film can have a very shallow depth of field, which is handy to separate the subject from the background. http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/950/depth-of-field.html

Lastly, film has far greater color representation, as well as more shades of grey. You can address those with the color curves and levels settings, recpectivly. set your Color Curves to a gentle "s" shape to bring out some color, and increase the gamma (in the Levels) slightly to simulate a more film like contrast. With a XL1, you should be able to use different aperture settings of different lenses to get the Depth of Field fixed.

EDIT:

'nother link:

http://www.dvinfo.net/articles/filmlook/broadway1.php

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